The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table

Name: The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table
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Rating: 4.8 (291 reviews)
Author: JJ Johnson

by JJ Johnson

Nonfiction Cookbooks

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4.8 stars from 291 reviews

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Perfect for you if...

You cook rice regularly but want to move beyond basic versions and understand the techniques that make it sing.
You're drawn to cookbooks that teach you how cultures around the world actually eat, not just exotic recipes.
You appreciate beautifully written food writing that explains the history and cultural significance of what's on your plate.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a rice cookbook focused solely on Asian cuisines and will be disappointed by the global scope.
You prefer minimalist recipe books without context or stories about the food.
You avoid cookbooks with ingredient lists that require specialty shopping trips.

About this book

The Simple Art of Rice is a cookbook by JJ Johnson featuring recipes that celebrate rice and its role across global cuisines. The book includes dishes influenced by flavors from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, ranging from savory preparations like Liberian Jollof and Poppy William's Red Rice and Beans to sweet dishes such as Champorado. Coauthored with Danica Novgorodoff, the cookbook offers guidance on mastering rice preparation, including a method for consistently cooking perfect rice. It also provides information on rice's cultural and historical significance. The recipes span comfort foods and quick weeknight meals suitable for various occasions.

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Currently #5,612 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.8★ from 291 reviews

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