Summary: In the U.S., we tend to pile our main dish atop rice and call it a day, but in many other cultures, rice is served with a variety of toppings so that it can be enjoyed aside from the main dish. Here are a few suggestions to garnish your rice with tasty toppings. You might have heard of some of these items before, but if you don’t have them at home, you should stock up and increase your flavor options when serving up rice.