Easy Easy Rice Bowls

Everyone loves a hot meal  but not the work that comes with it. That's when homemade rice bowls come in handy. Home chefs can customize them and make them however they want,It could be veggie centric or chock full of meat. It could be a base of all rice or mix of rice and grains. Anyway they're made, rice bowls are just  delicious dinner or Sunday supper.

Your base can be any kind of rice or even orzo. White rice is the most versatile because it can go with every ingredient. You can go with a wild rice, especially if you make it with turkey or duck.You could also try it Rice a Roni style with broken pieces of spaghetti or angel hair mixed in with the rice. Another idea is orzo, This is actually pasta but can be subbed in for rice. Arborio style rice can also be used. This is a two step process however where the rice is first sautéed in butter first and then cooked in chicken broth. The result is  creamier however than the regular white kind and not as sticky.If you're looking to create a sushi bowl ,then add a mix of vinegar, salt and sugar to the rice as a second step for an authentic dinner.For a healthier spin use brown rice.It's high in vitamins and minerals as well as being beneficial to  lowering the glycemic index. A second healthier choice is tossing in some of the ancient grains like quinoa or amaranth with the rice. These are also chock full of benefits  and lend a nutty taste.

As for what to put into your rice bowl, it could be comforting like chicken and gravy or wildly exotic like  a curry or sticky rice. A very easy dish is plain or brown rice  with a can of chicken a la king poured over it. However with this you wind up with chemicals and a lot of sodium. The best bet is to use unprocessed  items. Rice bowls are also great for getting rid of left overs such as chicken or steak. along with leftover chili  However fresh meats can also be cooked, with it or separately. Stir fried or steamed veggies are a healthy choice as well as a fun one. Add veggies you like or ones that you're    een wanting to try. Onion, peppers and tomatoes together make an excellent ratatouille. Try a green bowl, of Brussels sprouts, pea pods and kale. An Oriental bowl could consist of  shrimp, ginger and sushi rice wth a sprinkle of edamame and shredded  nori seaweed.

Rice bowls are easy dinners that are both hot and satisfying. They can be customized and reinvented to suit a home chef's various tastes. make one tonight for a tasty meal that easy to whip up.