The Rice BookOne of the Guardian's best food books of 2023 Winner of the Andr Simon Award One of OFMs 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 Owens extensive travels and