The Amazing World of Rice

"Rice comforts the body, calms the heart, and lifts the spirit . . .Simmons's book honors this simple grain with her collection of delectable recipes."*

Today's market shelves are lined with unique varieties of rice from all over the world. Join noted cookbook author and Bon Appétit columnist Marie Simmons on a journey through the amazing world of rice—from learning how to select the right type of rice for every dish to the best ways to prepare each kind.

"This vibrant, multicultural collection of original recipes should come as a welcome treat. . . . Offers dazzling proof that rice will always be much more than a staple." —Publishers Weekly

"Marie Simmons writes books that make you want to cook." —New York Post

"She has a genuine palate, a commitment to seasonal ingredients, and the character to keep things simple." —Cook's Illustrated

*Su-Mei Yu, author ofCracking the Coconut: Classic Thai Home Cooking