The Rice Book

Sri Owen

The definitive book on rice, with more than 140 recipes from around the globe Winner of the André Simon Award 1993

Named one of OFM’s 50 Best Cookbooks of All Time

The Rice Book became an instant classic when it was published almost 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 Owen’s extensive travels and years of research come recipes for biryanis, risottos, pilafs and paellas from Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Spain, Italy, Brazil and beyond.

In a gorgeous new livery, with a fully updated introduction on the nutrition, history and culture surrounding rice, more than 140 delicious, foolproof recipes and beautiful illustrations throughout, this is an essential book for every kitchen and every cook.

Sri Owen is a renowned Indonesian cook, food writer, and author of several cookbooks including The Indonesian Kitchen, and The Rice Book, which won the André Simon Award. Since publishing her first book in 1976, Sri has become one of the pre-eminent UK-based food writers, and her expertise saw her awarded the Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement in 2017.