Rice - by Makiko Sano (Hardcover)

About the Book

"An enthralling exploration of all the weird and wonderful creatures that may (or may not!) inhabit our world--all packed into an engaging, informational picture book perfect for helping kids build critical thinking skills."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A cookbook that celebrates the diversity and simplicity of rice, the world's most beloved grain

Versatile, delicious and deeply satisfying, rice forms the backbone of meals across the globe. In Rice Makiko Sano brings together 80 delicious recipes, exploring the preparation, cooking and storing of this magnificent hero ingredient.

From fragrant dashi rice and aromatic pad thai to tasty tempura and comforting katsu don, Makiko Sano offers authentic recipes and modern twists alongside stunning photographs and step-by-step instructions so you can make the perfect dish every time. Featuring chapters on Kake Gohan, Donburi, Rice Noodles, Onigiri, Rice Cooker Dishes, Rice Flour, Savoury Rice and Rice Paper, this is an essential cookbook for rice lovers the world over.

Review Quotes

Rice is one of those everyday staples we all think we know but Makiko Sano reminds us just how extraordinary it can be. In Rice, she gathers 80 approachable, fresh and inviting recipes that carry you from morning to night, with ideas that are both comforting and surprising. The layout is beautiful and practical: vivid colour photographs, step-by-step instructions, and smart tips, including how to cook perfect rice every time. From onigiri at breakfast to sweet mochi at the end of the day, each recipe shows another way rice can shine. I kept reading and thinking, 'I want to cook this, and this, and this!' This is a book that brings joy back to something familiar.-- "Irini Tzortzoglou"

Makiko's food is some of the best I've ever had. Delicious. Flavour filled. Inventive.-- "Stanley Tucci"

About the Author

Tokyo-born Makiko Sano owns and runs a popular Japanese restaurant, sushi school and catering company, Suzu House, in Hammersmith, London. Her previous titles include SushiSlim which won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award, Shoku-iku: Japanese Conscious Eating for a Long and Healthy Life, Ramen, Rice and Mix & Matcha.