There are many mixed rice dishes in cuisines around the world. Mixed rice combines rice with various meats, vegetables, and spices. The resulting dish is often eaten as the main portion of the meal, although it can be served as a side.
North America
Jambalaya (Louisiana) Hoppin' John (Southern United States) Rice and peas (Caribbean)
South America
Latin American cuisine offers many types of mixed rice dishes: Arroz con pollo Arroz con gandules Gallo pinto Pabellón criollo Platillo Moros y Cristianos Rice and beans Spanish rice (Mexico)
Africa
Bariis iskukaris (Somalia) Jollof rice (West Africa) Kushari (Egypt)
Asia
Arroz a la valenciana (Philippines) Bibimbap (Korea) Biryani (various forms exist in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan) Bisi bele bath (India) Donburi (Japan) Economy rice (Southeast Asia) Fried rice (East Asia) Galho (Nagaland, India) Kabsa (Saudi Arabia) Khichdi (India) Nasi campur (Indonesia) Nasi goreng (Indonesia) Pongal (India) Takikomi gohan (Japan)
Europe
Arroz de cabidela (Portugal) Ghapama (Armenia) Kedgeree (United Kingdom) Paella (Spain) Risotto (Italy)