Riesling Food Pairings

Learn about the BEST Riesling food pairings with this handy pairing guide.

Crisp and aromatic, with notes of apple, pear, and apricot, dry Riesling is a very food-friendly, white wine. It pairs well with spicy dishes, Asian food, and Indian curries. But don’t overlook it as the perfect pairing with your Easter Glazed Ham or as part of an epic Fondue party.

Looking for more white wine food pairings, be sure to check out my favorite foods that pair with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Sauvignon Blanc too.

The BEST Riesling food pairings:

These delicious recipes pair perfectly with a glass of Riesling.

Spiced Chicken Dishes

When your chicken dish has a good amount of spices running through it, you’ll find that a glass of Riesling is the perfect complement.

Try out these fun pairings:

Spicy Dishes

With a hint of sweetness, Riesling is a great match to help tame down the heat in spicy, asian dishes like these:

Indian Dishes

Delicately fragranced, Indian dishes are a perfect pairing with Riesling.

Curries

Riesling is a great match with chicken, fish and vegetable curries:

More Riesling food pairings:

Roasted feta tossed with farro, sweet potatoes and kale in white bowl.

Maple Roasted Feta with Sweet Potatoes, Farro & Kale

Roasted feta becomes deliciously creamy & melty. And, it’s especially delicious when you add in a bit of pure maple syrup, and toss it with roasted sweet potatoes, farro and kale.

Classic Cheese Fondue Recipe

Learn how to make Cheese Fondue at home with this classic, easy recipe. This is the best appetizer to serve at parties because it can be made in just 15-minutes and everybody loves it!

Cumin Lamb Noodles

These boldly flavored Cumin Lamb Noodles are just as delicious as the restaurant version but use much more accessible ingredients. Made with tender lamb shoulder and toasted spices, you’re going to want to make this for more than just special occasions!

I teamed up with the American Lamb board to bring you this post. As always, all opinions are my own.