dish of rice
noun phraseUK /dɪʃ əv raɪs/
US /dɪʃ əv raɪs/
A dish of rice is a plate or bowl with cooked rice in it.
She served a warm dish of rice with vegetables for dinner.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A prepared rice-based food, such as fried rice or pilaf.
The restaurant's signature dish of rice is baked with saffron and almonds.
3. A single course or recipe made mainly from rice.
For the potluck, he brought a simple dish of rice and beans.
4. A small container or serving of rice given to someone.
The volunteer handed each child a dish of rice at the shelter.