10 Most Popular American Rice Dishes
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- 27 Feb 2023
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Hawaiian Haystack
Hawaiian haystack is a traditional American dish that's both easily customizable and versatile. Although it has the word Hawaiian in its name, it did not originate in Hawaii, but uses some Hawaiian staples such as pinepple and coconut. This comforting dish is prepared with a base of rice that's topped with anything from pineapple chunks, coconut flakes, chicken, tomatoes, gravy, cheese, and even noodles.
If done traditionally, each element will be prepared separately, presented buffet-style, and used as a rice topping. In the United States, Hawaiian haystack is a popular school lunch or an easy dinner.
Glorified Rice
Glorified rice is an American Midwestern dessert consisting of rice, canned pineapple chunks, and whipped cream. The dish is traditionally garnished with a few maraschino cherries on top. Purists claim that the rice should always be cooked in cream in order to develop a tender, melting texture.
The dessert was at its most popular from the 1930s to the 1950s, with numerous variations and additions such as bananas, apples, nuts, and gelatin. Today, glorified rice is mostly popular in rural Midwestern areas, and can often be found at church gatherings and potluck dinners. Read More…
