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One of the Guardian's best food books of 2023 Winner of the André Simon Award One of OFM’s 50 Best Cookbooks of All Time The 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.

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‘Owen’s book demystifies rice, and how to cook it, in a host of delicious recipes’ * BBC Good Food magazine *
The Rice Book, first published 30 years ago and reissued with a new foreword, is her masterpiece -- Rachel Roddy * Guardian *

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 28/09/2023
      ISBN13: 9781526621634, 978-1526621634
      ISBN10: 1526621630

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      One of the Guardian's best food books of 2023 Winner of the André Simon Award One of OFM’s 50 Best Cookbooks of All Time The 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.

      Trade Review
      ‘Owen’s book demystifies rice, and how to cook it, in a host of delicious recipes’ * BBC Good Food magazine *
      The Rice Book, first published 30 years ago and reissued with a new foreword, is her masterpiece -- Rachel Roddy * Guardian *

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