I grew up believing basmati rice was the easiest thing in the kitchen. Rinse, boil, drain — done. Or so I thought. That illusion shattered the day I opened the lid to a pot of what should have been ...

Jollof rice, bibimbap, biryani and everything in between: Many of these rice recipes can stand alone as a complete meal or be a perfect side to any dinner. Christopher Testani for The New York Times ...