“Rice Based Meal Ideas and Beyond” by Zulfiqar Khan, is a book about one of the most widely eaten foods on the planet. Millions of people cook rice every single day and it is one of the most nutritious, affordable and satisfying grains you can put on the table. This book covers everything from choosing the right variety and cooking it properly to building delicious meals around it, combining it with other ingredients, and getting the very best out of every grain you cook.
Inside you will find guidance on every way rice can be cooked, seasoned and served, from a simple bowl of perfectly steamed jasmine rice to a richly spiced biryani, a comforting congee, a quick weekday stir fry using whatever is in the fridge, or an affordable and comforting rice pudding that the whole family will enjoy. The book also explores rice traditions from around the world, showing how different cultures have made the same grain their own, and goes beyond the cooked grain into rice flour, rice crackers, rice paper and fermented rice products that you can try making at home.
The book provides a massive amount of information on the many types of rice available and how to master them in your kitchen. There is also practical guidance on storage, food safety, reheating leftovers safely and making the most of every grain so nothing goes to waste. If you cook rice once a week or every day, or if you are looking for new ideas and want to understand why your rice sometimes does not turn out the way you wanted, this book gives you the knowledge and confidence to make it one of the most reliable and enjoyable ingredients in your kitchen.
