Rice Book

The definitive book on rice, featuring more than 140 recipes from across the globe, from Sri Owen, winner of the 2017 Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement Award.

Rice is the staple food for more than half the world, and the creativity with which people approach this humble grain knows no bounds. In The Rice Book, an instant classic when it published thirty years ago, renowned Indonesian chef and food writer Sri Owen builds on extensive travels and years of research to share recipes for biryanis, risottos, pilafs and paellas from Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Spain, Italy, Brazil and beyond.

With a fully updated introduction on the nutrition, history, and culture surrounding rice, more than 140 delicious, foolproof recipes, and beautiful two-color illustrations throughout, Sri Owen's The Rice Book is an essential book for every kitchen and every cook.