Rice is one of the world's most popular foods and is included in the daily diet of billions of people. As well as providing basic nourishment, rice is one of the essential ingredients in many classic cuisines. Although delicious in its own right, it also serves as an ideal base for an amazing range of tastes, flavours and accompaniments. Countless varieties of rice are widely available, and each can be prepared in a number of ways: from steaming to boiling, from frying to baking. Cooks of all skill levels will never be without a means of jazzing up this most versatile ingredient, and it can serve as a side dish or as the star turn.
This definitive book displays the wonderful diversity of dishes that can be made from this simple staple food. Collected from around the globe, the recipes are divided into sections of main meals and snacks, for family or formal occasions, and there is a separate section for vegetarian dishes and a selection of puddings.
For simple mid-week meals, Italian risottos, African Lamb and Vegetable Pilau, and a fiery Louisiana Rice dish will fit the bill; for easy entertaining, Spanish Seafood Paella and Indonesian Festive Rice are ideal one-dish meals to serve to a number of people. Simple recipes such as Persian Rice with a Tahdeeg and Caribbean Coconut Rice are just two of the delicious and flavourful combinations which make perfect fare for vegetarians. Puddings such as Thai Rice Cake and Souffléed Rice Pudding provide the perfect finishing touch both to this delightful cookbook and any special meal.
Every recipe is photographed step-by-step in glorious full colour and accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Expert tips are provided throughout and shed additional light on ingredients, rice varieties, methods of preparation and serving details. With The Rice Cookbook, home cooks and epicureans everywhere can experience at first hand the international flavours of a wealth of fabulous rice dishes.