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The Simple Art of Rice

Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table

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ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES' "BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2023"
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST FALL BOOKS BY EATER, FORBES, ROBB REPORT, PLATE, GARDEN & GUN, ANDREW ZIMMERN'S SPILLED MILK, DELISH, AND NY MAG'S THE STRATEGIST.
INCLUDED IN BEST GIFT GUIDES FROM SAVEUR AND ESQUIRE

From award-winning author and acclaimed chef JJ Johnson comes a cookbook full of delicious recipes that celebrate the history and versatility one of the world's essential foods.
The Simple Art of Rice is a celebration of rice and the many cultures in which this life-giving grain takes pride of place at the center of every table. The recipes are influenced by these global flavors from Asia to Europe, Africa to the Americas, and feature many of the world's favorite dishes. With Danica Novgorodoff, award-winning author Chef JJ Johnson takes readers on an informative and exciting culinary adventure that will help anyone master the art of cooking rice.
From iconic savory dishes like Liberian Jollof and Poppy William's Red Rice and Beans to sweet finishes like Champorado, The Simple Art of Rice has a rice dish for every kind of meal and occasion, including nourishing comfort foods and dishes that can be made quickly to transform a weeknight dinner into a feast. The book also features a fool-proof method for turning out perfect rice every time, as well as fascinating information on the role that rice has played in culture and history.

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    • Library Journal

      September 1, 2023

      Renowned chef and author Johnson (Between Harlem and Heaven) has assembled an all-star cast to create his latest cookbook. Beautiful illustrations by coauthor Novgorodoff (Long Way Down) pair well with Beatriz da Costa's lush and elegant full-page food photography, styled by the talented Roscoe Betsill and Frances Luard. Cooks are greeted with the basics needed to have success cooking rice, whether on the stovetop, in a rice cooker, or in the oven, along with a primer on the history and types of rice. Recipes span the globe and include familiar and unusual dishes of varying complexity. Chapters include breakfast and dessert and drinks, which are full of surprises. Vignettes throughout feature cultural traditions, conversations with chefs from around the world, and a variety of details about rice production. VERDICT Rich text, illustration, and photography highlight the importance of rice throughout the world and bring those delicious traditions to the home kitchen.--Sarah Tansley

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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