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Common leftovers
12 recipes you can make
Malaysian Nasi Goreng
A fragrant Indonesian-Malaysian fried rice with shrimp paste and leftover rice.
Uses: rice, fish · 6 extras needed
Filipino Sinangag Garlic Rice
Toasty garlic rice, the classic home for day-old rice.
Uses: rice · 2 extras needed
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Coconut-scented rice with kidney beans and thyme.
Uses: rice · 3 extras needed
Japanese Onigiri Rice Balls
Pocket-sized rice parcels with a savoury centre.
Uses: rice · 3 extras needed
Middle Eastern Mujadara
Lentils and rice under a heap of caramelised onions.
Uses: rice · 3 extras needed
Persian Tahdig Rice Cake
Crisp golden rice crust from yesterday's rice.
Uses: rice · 3 extras needed
Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás
Scrambled eggs with salt cod, potato and onion.
Uses: fish · 3 extras needed
Rice Pudding
Creamy dessert from leftover rice.
Uses: rice · 3 extras needed
Stuffed Peppers
Leftover rice and protein baked in bell peppers.
Uses: rice · 3 extras needed
Tofu Stir-Fry
Use leftover tofu and vegetables over rice.
Uses: rice · 3 extras needed
Bean and Rice Bowl
Hearty bowl with beans, rice, and toppings.
Uses: rice · 4 extras needed
Brazilian Feijoada Rápida
Quick black bean stew with whatever cured meat is around.
Uses: rice · 4 extras needed
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