Which Rice Goes With What? 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 microwave rice 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.
Quick answer: which microwave rice goes with what?
Match basmati to curry and dal, long grain to chilli and stews, Thai jasmine to Thai curry and stir-fry, and sticky rice to satay and rice bowls. Every tray is ready in about 2 minutes.
- Curry, dal and kebabs: Basmati (or Pilau for tandoori and korma)
- Chilli con carne and stews: Long Grain
- Thai green or red curry and stir-fries: Thai Jasmine
- Satay and Asian-style rice bowls: Sticky Rice
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 |
Meet your 8 microwave rice matches
Basmati: the easy-going all-rounder for curry and dal
Delicate and lightly aromatic, with long, fluffy grains and a gentle bite. Basmati is the side that lets your main dish shine.
Perfect with: curry meal kits, dal makhani, kebabs, grilled meats and roasted veg.
Pilau: the flavour-packed favourite for tandoori and korma
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. Or try a Persian-inspired one-pan chicken pilau.
Long Grain: the everyday hero for chilli and stews
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. Fancy a one-pan supper? Try one-pot nacho beef rice.
Sticky Rice: the comfort cuddle for satay and rice bowls
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 such as honey gochujang beef sticky rice.
Thai Jasmine: the fragrant one for Thai curry and stir-fry
Soft, fragrant jasmine rice with a slightly sticky texture.
Perfect with: Thai green or red curry, stir-fries, prawns and fish. For a fresh, herby bowl, try green goddess Thai jasmine rice.
Thai Lime & Herb: the zesty one for fish and prawns
Fragrant Thai jasmine rice with lime and a sprinkle of parsley. Bright, zingy and ready in 60 seconds.
Perfect with: Thai curries such as golden Thai coconut cod curry, grilled fish, garlic prawns and chicken skewers.
Roasted Garlic Basmati: the garlic lover's dream for steak and chicken
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 for fajitas and burrito bowls
Fluffy rice with zesty lime and fragrant coriander.
Perfect with: fajitas, burrito bowls, grilled fish and spicy chicken.
How to microwave rice: 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.
Microwave rice FAQs: quick answers
More questions? Visit our microwave 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 microwave 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.
What rice goes with Thai green curry?
Thai Jasmine is the best match for Thai green or red curry, with soft, fragrant grains and a slightly sticky texture. Thai Lime & Herb is a zesty alternative that also suits Thai curries, grilled fish and garlic prawns. Want a recipe? Try our Thai green brothy rice.
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.
What rice goes with fajitas and burrito bowls?
Long Grain rice works well with fajita fillings and burrito bowls, while Lime & Coriander adds a fresh, zesty twist to fajitas, burrito bowls, grilled fish and spicy chicken.
What can you make with sticky rice?
Sticky rice is ideal with satay, stir-fried veg, grilled skewers and Asian-style rice bowls. Its soft grains cling together, so they are easy to scoop with chopsticks or shape into bites. Try our sticky honey harissa halloumi rice bowl for an easy dinner idea.
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.
Can you eat microwave rice cold?
Veetee trays are already steamed, but they are designed to be heated for 2 minutes before eating. Once opened, keep the tray in the fridge and eat within 48 hours, heating it just once. Always follow the instructions on the pack.
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.
Is microwave rice healthy?
Veetee's Basmati, Thai Jasmine, Sticky, Long Grain, Pilau and Thai Lime & Herb trays are not classed as HFSS (high in fat, salt or sugar) under the UK government's scoring system. They are also low in fat and low in sugar, with most trays containing next to none.
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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