swap_horiz Chelow Alternatives

1

Hyderabadi Biryani

Hyderabadi Biryani is an aromatic Indian rice dish originating in Hyderabad. It’s distinguished by a dum-cooked method –...

Indian Aromatic Hyderabadi Basmati

9.3 Excellent

2

Nigiri Sushi

Nigiri sushi represents a cornerstone of Japanese culinary tradition. It features precisely shaped mounds of seasoned sh...

Iconic Traditional Japanese Seafood

9.3 Excellent

3

Paella de Marisco

Paella de Marisco is a traditional Spanish rice dish deeply rooted in coastal cuisine. It features saffron-infused rice...

Spanish Coastal Traditional Seafood

9.2 Excellent

4

Iranian Zereshk Polo

Iranian zereshk polo is a Persian rice dish made with steamed rice and dried zereshk, or barberries. The berries contrib...

Sweet Sour Persian Festive Saffron

9.1 Excellent

5

Unadon

Unadon is a traditional Japanese dish featuring steamed rice generously layered with grilled eel glazed in a rich, sweet...

Traditional Japanese Sweet Soy Donburi

9.0 Excellent

6

Plov Ferganski

Plov Ferganski represents a traditional Uzbek rice dish deeply rooted in the Fergana Valley’s culinary heritage. This me...

Traditional Lamb Carrot Uzbek

9.0 Excellent

7

Samarkand Plov

Samarkand Plov is a regional variation of the traditional Central Asian rice dish known as pilaf, specifically associate...

Traditional Lamb Layered Uzbek

9.0 Excellent

8

Zereshk Polow

Zereshk Polow is a traditional Persian rice dish combining steamed basmati rice flavored with saffron with zereshk, whic...

Persian Sweet Savory Festive Saffron

8.9 Great

9

Baghali Polow

Baghali Polow is a traditional Iranian rice dish characterized by its combination of basmati rice, fresh dill, and broad...

Traditional Persian Festive Dill

8.8 Great

10

Sabzi Polow

Sabzi Polow is a Persian rice dish in which rice is cooked with a generous mixture of fresh chopped herbs, typically inc...

Traditional Persian Festive Nowruz

8.7 Great

11

Baghali Polo

Baghali Polo is a classic Iranian rice dish distinguished by its generous use of fresh fava beans and copious amounts of...

Traditional Aromatic Persian Dill

8.5 Great

12

Tahdig

Tahdig (Persian: ته دیگ, meaning 'bottom of the pot') is a Persian rice dish consisting of the crispy, golden-brown crus...

Traditional Aromatic Persian Crispy Crust

8.4 Great

13

Sindhi Biryani

Sindhi biryani is a spiced rice dish from the Sindh province of Pakistan, made with basmati rice, meat (commonly chicken...

Traditional Spicy Tangy Pakistani

8.4 Great

14

Chelo

Chelo is a Persian rice preparation in which rice is parboiled, drained, and then steamed to produce separate, fluffy gr...

Traditional Persian Steamed Saffron

8.4 Great

15

Sabzi Polo

Sabzi Polo is a traditional Iranian rice dish heavily mixed with finely chopped fresh herbs, which translates directly t...

Traditional Herb Persian Festive

8.3 Great

16

Adas Polow

Adas Polow is a traditional Persian rice dish whose name translates to rice and lentils. It consists of basmati rice coo...

Traditional Persian Sweet Savory Raisin

8.1 Great

17

Lotus Leaf Rice

Lotus leaf rice is a Cantonese dim sum dish in which glutinous rice combined with fillings such as chicken, mushrooms, a...

Wrapped Traditional Dim Sum Steamed

7.8 Good

18

Loobia Polo

Loobia Polo is a traditional Iranian rice dish made by combining basmati rice with green beans, onions, and spiced groun...

Traditional Lamb Persian One Pot

7.8 Good

19

Kateh

Kateh is a simple Iranian rice dish associated especially with the Caspian provinces, including Gilan and Mazandaran. Un...

Traditional Persian Quick Caspian

7.2 Good

20

Sannas

Sannas are soft, steamed rice cakes associated with Goan cuisine and other parts of the Konkan coast of India. Their bat...

Traditional Fermented Steamed Rice Cake

7.2 Good