The Rice Cookbook

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Except for Antarctica, rice is grown on each continent of the world and has inspired some of the finest culinary creations form around the globe, form soups and starters to puddings and desserts. With more than 40,000 existing strains of rice, this comprehensive collection details its history and introduces the types of rice that are easily accessible in todays grocery stores and specialty stores, from the exotic wild rice and risottos to the aromatic basmatis and jasmines to pudding rice and long grains. Along with full descriptions and pictures of each rice type, this book also provides detailed cooking chart to dispel the mystique surrounding the proper cooking methods for each strain. Offering both vegetarian and meat dishes, all the recipes are easy to follow and prepare, and substitutions are given for some of the more exotic rice types. From the classic and elegant risottos of Italy to the robust and fiery dishes of the American Cajun and Creole, the recipes in this collection were chosen to celebrate the incredible versatility of the grain. The international recipes include: Chelo (Persian fried rice with a golden crust); Rolled Sushi (rice rolls with mushroom, cucumber, and salmon); Satay with Lontong (an Indonesian dish of skewered meat with rice cubes and peanut sauce); Saffron Risotto (Italian risotto rice with onion, garlic, saffron, and Parmesan); Jambalya (chorizo sausage, chicken, tomato, pepper, and rice); Calas Tous Chauds (rice fritters with a maple syrup and pecan sauce); Spicy Plum & Rice puddings (individual molded puddings with plums, cinnamon, and honey). Currently on the board of a London public relations constancy, Anne Detmer heads a division specializing in the promotion of various foods. She is also an experienced broadcaster and has appeared on numerous local radio stations promoting rice cookery.