Best 9 Christmas Rice Recipes

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Indulge in the spirit of Christmas with a delightful culinary journey around the world. From the vibrant streets of Mexico to the snowy landscapes of Finland, each recipe captures the unique flavors and traditions of the holiday season. Embark on a gastronomic adventure with our collection of Christmas rice dishes, sure to tantalize your taste buds and warm your heart.

In Mexico, discover the vibrant flavors of Arroz con Pollo, a classic one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, fragrant rice, and a medley of spices. For a taste of the Philippines, try the sumptuous Arroz Caldo, a comforting rice porridge brimming with chicken, ginger, and saffron. Transport yourself to Finland with the irresistible Riisipuuro, a creamy rice pudding enhanced with cinnamon and cardamom, perfect for a cozy Christmas morning. Explore the rich culinary heritage of Italy with Risi e Bisi, a delectable combination of rice, peas, and pancetta, showcasing the simplicity of Italian cuisine.

Venture to Indonesia for the aromatic Nasi Kuning, a fragrant yellow rice dish infused with turmeric and coconut milk, often served during festive occasions. Experience the vibrant flavors of India with Jeera Rice, a simple yet flavorful dish featuring aromatic cumin seeds and fluffy basmati rice. Embark on a culinary journey to Lebanon with Riz Bi Haleeb, a sweet rice pudding adorned with nuts, raisins, and fragrant rose water, a true testament to Middle Eastern hospitality.

Each recipe in this collection is carefully curated to reflect the cultural significance and culinary traditions of different regions around the world. Whether you're looking for a hearty main course, a comforting side dish, or a sweet treat, our Christmas rice recipes offer a diverse and delicious selection to suit every taste and preference.

Let's cook with our recipes!

DANISH CHRISTMAS RICE PUDDING WITH ALMONDS AND WARM CHERRY SAUCE



Danish Christmas Rice Pudding With Almonds and Warm Cherry Sauce image

Danish Christmas rice pudding with warm cherry sauce or Risalamande is traditionally served on Christmas Eve. Whoever finds the hidden almond receives a small gift. I like this recipe because it is cooked entirely on the stove top and cooks in one hour, rather than in the oven for two hours or more. Can be made in advance and refrigerated until serving time. The Danes often buy a store bought cherry sauce, but I've included a recipe for home-made. :) Adapted from an online source.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups full-fat milk
1/3 cup short-grained white rice (65 g)
1/2 vanilla pod (reserve the other half for the sauce)
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup almond paste (or use almond flakes or finely chopped almonds)
1 whole almond (more if you have several children present)
1 1/2 cups frozen pitted cherries (about 185 g)
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 vanilla pod
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon potato starch (corn starch can be substituted)
fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)

Steps:

  • Split half of the vanilla pod length ways, scrape out the seeds.
  • Place the milk and vanilla in a heavy-bottomed pan. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat. Add the rice gradually, stirring constantly.
  • Increase the heat and bring to a boil again.
  • When the milk boils, reduce the heat, cover and simmer on a very low heat for about 1 hour or until the rice is cooked. Stir from time to time, making sure that the rice doesn't stick too much to the bottom.
  • Leave to cool completely.
  • Whip the cream together with sugar. Fold the whipped cream and almonds into the rice. You can add more sugar or more almonds if you wish. Serve with warm cherry sauce.
  • Now make the cherry sauce. Place the cherries in a medium saucepan. Add sugar and 1 1/2 cups water. Add the vanilla pod. Simmer until the cherries are tender.
  • Combine the potato starch with 2 tablespoons cold water.
  • Bring the cherries to a boil. Remove the vanilla pod from the pot. Reduce the heat, and , stirring constantly, slowly pour the water with the starch. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and serve warm over the rice pudding. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf, if desired.
  • * I used frozen sour cherries in this recipe, but regular sweet cherries should work as well.

SWEDISH CHRISTMAS RICE PUDDING



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Rice pudding is an old-fashioned dessert that is comforting and delicious. The creamy treat has a mild vanilla flavor.-Karla Larson, East Moline, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
Dash salt
4 cups milk
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the water, rice and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add milk and 1/3 cup sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Whisk together the eggs and remaining sugar. Gradually stir 2 cups hot rice mixture into the egg mixture; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over low heat for 3-5 minutes until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into a serving bowl. , Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHRISTMAS RICE



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My family has enjoyed this delicious rice dish for many years. With chopped red and green peppers, it's both fresh-tasting and festive-looking. It's the perfect light side dish for a big holiday meal. -Chere Bell, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion, celery and peppers in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a saucepan, bring broth to a full boil. Remove from the heat. Quickly stir in rice, celery mixture, pepper, and, if desired, salt. Cover and let stand for 6-7 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RICE KRISPIES® CHRISTMAS TREES



Rice Krispies® Christmas Trees image

Rice Krispies® Christmas trees are a fun activity for the kids during the holidays using the traditional Rice Krispies® recipe and decorated with your favorite candies.

Provided by Happyschmoopies

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 (10 ounce) package regular marshmallows
3 drops green food coloring, or as needed
6 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
14 pretzel sticks, or as needed
1 tablespoon sprinkles, or as needed
1 (7 ounce) pouch prepared white frosting
14 candy stars, or as needed

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir continually until completely melted and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Add food coloring, 3 to 4 drops at a time, until you reach the desired color. Stir until color is uniform. Remove from heat and add crispy rice cereal. Stir with a buttered spatula until cereal is completely coated and evenly green.
  • Pour cereal mixture into the prepared baking pan and press in firmly. Add sprinkles to the top and press in. Allow to cool and set, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Cut cereal mixture in the pan in half lengthwise to create 2 sections. Cut each section into approximately 6 or 7 small triangle tree shapes and transfer them to a plate. Carefully twist 1 pretzel stick into the base of each triangle as a "trunk;" if the triangle shape separates, squeeze it back together.
  • Pipe frosting onto triangles as garland and top each with a candy star.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1051.5 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

CHRISTMAS RICE PUDDING



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My heritage is Swedish and this recipe is known among Swedes as "grut". My Grandma Anna would make it every Christmas Eve, and we would eat it with cream poured over. Grandma always put a cinnamon stick and one almond in the rice before serving. Whoever found the almond was supposed to get married next, according to tradition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-3/4 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cups water
4 cups milk
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
Sliced almonds and ground cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the rice and water. Simmer for 10 minutes; add milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 60-70 minutes or until rice is tender. Add sugar, salt and butter; mix well. Spoon into small bowls or dessert dishes. Garnish with almonds and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

DANISH CHRISTMAS RICE PORRIDGE



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This is a real Danish tradition for Christmas Eve and is served as a first course. When the porridge is almost cooked you make a ceremony, with everyone watching, of dropping one blanched almond in the pot. Whom ever finds the almond in their bowl wins a small present (Chocolate Santa, marzipan figure whatever) The kids love looking for the almond and of course have to eat their porridge in order to find it - no cheating by stirring the poridge in the bowl

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h8m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pints milk
4 1/2 ounces short-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
sugar
cinnamon

Steps:

  • Bring the milk to a boil in a heavy saucepan.
  • Add rice to the boiling milk, stirring.
  • Lower the heat, cover with a lid and gently cook the rice for about an hour.
  • Be very careful not to scorch the milk.
  • Add salt.
  • Serve the hot porridge with a pat of butter and sprinkle with cinnamon& sugar.

BRAZILIAN CHRISTMAS RICE



Brazilian Christmas Rice image

This festive rice pilaf is a Christmas dish from Brazil. The rice is cooked with Champagne and studded with dried fruits and sun-dried tomatoes.

Provided by Mia

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Thompson seedless raisins
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¾ cups uncooked white rice
salt to taste
2 cups boiling water
1 cup Champagne
¾ cup dried apricots
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon butter
6 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in a bowl of hot water until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in raisins, rice, and salt; cook and stir until rice is coated with oil, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour boiling water and Champagne into the saucepan. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Place dried apricots in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; simmer until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Cut into strips.
  • Place grated carrot in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Season with salt. Let soak until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in apricot strips and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Fold apricot strips and sun-dried tomatoes into the cooked rice. Pile rice onto a serving platter; garnish with grated carrot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 98.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

GRACE'S CHRISTMAS RICE CRISPIE BARS



grace's christmas rice crispie bars image

its nice to make these 4 class parties sunday school classes. ect........

Provided by Grace Camp

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 bags of white choc chips
1/2 can sweetened con. milk
red food coloring[enough to make christmas red]
green m % m's [u can buy the colors seperate at walmarts]
4-5 cups rice crispies [add 1 cup at a time]

Steps:

  • 1. melt w. choc chips in double boiler til smooth. add milk stir til smoothe add red food coloring til its christmas red. stir til smoothe. take off heat
  • 2. add green m & m's then add rice crispies 1 cup at a time.
  • 3. pour into an oblong pan sprayed with pam
  • 4. let set in fridge. take out. take a spatula sprayed with pam along the sides to loosen it. spray a resin knife with pam and cut into bars
  • 5. and plate

MERRY CHRISTMAS RICE



Merry Christmas Rice image

"INSTANT RICE makes this dish an instant success! It's another recipe I added 'by children's demand', and we've found it not only delicious, but a very colorful addition to our Christmas table."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water, divided
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
2 cups (1/2 pound) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/3 cups quick-cooking rice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 apple, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1 cup sugar; bring to a boil. Add the cranberries; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the berries pop, stirring occasionally. Add rice, remaining water, remaining sugar, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in apple. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables, and high-quality meat or seafood.
  • Cook the rice properly: This is the key to making a good Christmas rice dish. Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking, and use the correct amount of water. The rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and texture to your dish. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, and peas.
  • Add some protein: This will make your dish more filling and satisfying. Some good choices include chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Season your dish well: This is important to bring out the flavors of the ingredients. Use a variety of spices and herbs, such as garlic, paprika, cumin, and oregano.

Conclusion:

Christmas rice is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for a holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and effort, you can create a Christmas rice dish that will impress your family and friends.

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