Author: Owen, Sri
Food & society
Published on 28 September 2023 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC in the United Kingdom.
Hardback | 384 pages, Full colour recipe photography and line drawings throughout
249 x 187 x 33 | 1218g
One of the Guardian's best food books of 2023Winner of the André Simon AwardOne of OFM’s 50 Best Cookbooks of All TimeThe Rice Book became an instant classic when it was published 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 Owen’s 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 160 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.