Your 2-Minute Rice Matchmaker
Which Veetee rice goes with what? Find your perfect match in seconds.
Tonight's curry deserves the right rice. So does Saturday's chilli, Monday's stir-fry and that lunch bowl you keep meaning to make. The good news? With Veetee Heat & Eat trays, the perfect partner is never more than 2 minutes away.
Here's your quick guide to matching every tray with the dishes it loves most.
Rice matches at a glance
| Rice | Perfect with |
|---|---|
| Basmati | Curries, dal, kebabs, grilled meats and roasted veg |
| Pilau | Tandoori dishes, kofta, a creamy korma, or simply topped with a fried egg for a speedy supper |
| Long Grain | Chilli con carne, stews, casseroles, fajita fillings and burrito bowls |
| Sticky Rice | Satay, stir-fried veg, grilled skewers and Asian-style rice bowls |
| Thai Jasmine | Thai green or red curry, stir-fries, prawns and fish |
| Thai Lime & Herb | Thai curries, grilled fish, garlic prawns and chicken skewers |
| Roasted Garlic Basmati | Grilled chicken, steak, kebabs and creamy curries |
| Lime & Coriander | Fajitas, burrito bowls, grilled fish and spicy chicken |
Basmati: the easy-going all-rounder
Delicate and lightly aromatic, with long, fluffy grains and a gentle bite. Basmati is the side that lets your main dish shine.
Perfect with: curries, dal, kebabs, grilled meats and roasted veg.
Pilau: the flavour-packed favourite
Warm, golden and gently spiced with cumin seeds and cardamom. All the takeaway feeling, none of the wait.
Perfect with: tandoori dishes, kofta, a creamy korma, or simply topped with a fried egg for a speedy supper.
Long Grain: the everyday hero
Clean, mild and fluffy, with separate grains that soak up every last drop of sauce.
Perfect with: chilli con carne, stews, casseroles, fajita fillings and burrito bowls.
Sticky Rice: the comfort cuddle
Soft, fragrant grains that cling together just right, so they're easy to scoop with chopsticks or shape into bites.
Perfect with: satay, stir-fried veg, grilled skewers and Asian-style rice bowls.
Thai Jasmine: the fragrant one
Soft, fragrant jasmine rice with a slightly sticky texture.
Perfect with: Thai green or red curry, stir-fries, prawns and fish.
Thai Lime & Herb: the zesty one
Fragrant Thai jasmine rice with lime and a sprinkle of parsley. Bright, zingy and ready in 60 seconds.
Perfect with: Thai curries, grilled fish, garlic prawns and chicken skewers.
Roasted Garlic Basmati: the garlic lover's dream
Fluffy basmati with roasted garlic for a warm, savoury, mellow flavour. It turns a simple dinner into something special.
Perfect with: grilled chicken, steak, kebabs and creamy curries.
Lime & Coriander: the fresh one
Fluffy rice with zesty lime and fragrant coriander.
Perfect with: fajitas, burrito bowls, grilled fish and spicy chicken.
3 tips for the best tray every time
- Pierce, heat, fluff. Pierce the film a few times, microwave on full power (800W) for 2 minutes for a tray, or 1 minute per pot, then peel back the film and fluff with a fork. No water needed, as the rice is already steamed.
- Fancy a stir-fry? Tip the rice into a pan with a little oil for 2 minutes for a lightly fried finish. Throw in your favourite veg while you're at it.
- Got leftovers? Pop the opened tray in the fridge and enjoy within 48 hours. For the best texture, we recommend heating it just once.
Quick answers
More questions? Visit our rice FAQs.
How do you cook microwave rice trays and pots?
Pierce the film a few times and microwave on full power (800W) for 2 minutes for a tray, or 1 minute per pot. Peel back the film and fluff with a fork. No water is needed, as the rice is already steamed.
Which rice goes best with curry?
Basmati is perfect with curries and dal. Pilau suits tandoori dishes, kofta and a creamy korma, and Roasted Garlic Basmati goes well with creamy curries. For Thai green or red curry, choose Thai Jasmine.
Which rice is best with chilli con carne?
Long Grain rice. It is clean, mild and fluffy, with separate grains that soak up every last drop of sauce, so it also works with stews, casseroles, fajita fillings and burrito bowls.
Can you stir-fry microwave rice?
Yes. Tip the rice into a pan with a little oil for 2 minutes for a lightly fried finish, and throw in your favourite veg while you're at it.
How long do leftover rice trays last in the fridge?
Pop the opened tray in the fridge and enjoy within 48 hours. For the best texture, heat it just once.
Your rice, your rules
Whether it's a midweek curry, a weekend feast or a desk lunch that needs a lift, there's a Veetee tray ready to step up in 2 minutes flat. Which one will you match tonight?
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