The Rice Book

(Hardback)

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One of OFMs 50 Best Cookbooks of All Time The Rice Book became an instant classic when it was published almost thirty years ago, and to this day remains the definitive book on the subject. Rice is the staple food for more than half the world, and the creativity with which people approach this humble grain knows no bounds. From renowned food writer Sri Owens extensive travels and years of research come recipes for biryanis, risottos, pilafs and paellas from Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Spain, Italy, Brazil and beyond. In a gorgeous new livery, with a new foreword by Bee Wilson and an updated introduction on the nutrition, history and culture surrounding rice, more than 140 delicious, foolproof recipes (20 of them new) and beautiful illustrations and food photography throughout, this is an essential book for every kitchen and every cook.

Author Bio

Sri Owen is a renowned Indonesian cook and food writer, and author of several cookbooks including Indonesian and Thai Cookery, The Indonesian Kitchen, and The Rice Book, which won the Andr Simon Award. Since her first book was published in 1976, Sri has established herself as one of the pre-eminent food writers in the UK, and her unrivalled expertise saw her win the Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. She lives in London with her husband, Roger.