Rice bowls are easy, comforting, and versatile, making them an appealing meal year-round. Writing about donburi, a term that refers to a rice bowl-meal and the bowl in which the meal is served, former Serious Eats editor Sho makes the case persuasively: “Wherever people cooked whole grains and ate them, they likely put them in a bowl and put tasty stuff on top, both because it was delicious and because it was convenient.” Plus: Many rice bowls have components that can be prepped ahead of time, making them a breeze to assemble when you’re ready to eat. Though many rice dishes are warming and perfect for cold weather, plenty have a light, summery vibe. Below, you’ll find 12 different rice bowl recipes—including a homestyle bibimbap and cheesy taco rice—that call to us when the days are long and the temperatures are high.
