Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own.
This week’s cookbook is The Simple Art of Rice. It only took a few page-flips for me to think fondly of my home and family, and a few more to pique my hunger. A cookbook that appreciates this grain as much as I do belongs in my kitchen, and probably in yours too.
The cover of the cookbook says “Recipes from around the world for the heart of your table,” and it’s easy to see that intention displayed in each section of this cookbook. Each chapter contains a variety of rice dishes from different countries and cultures, like Filipino garlic rice Sinangág, Ghanaian Waakye, or Cuban Black Beans and Rice, and often a dish named after a beloved family member who clearly makes that heart-warming dish better than anyone else, like Great-auntie Lane’s Curry Rice.
A great cookbook for a broad palate
I have trouble not being obvious sometimes, so I had to stop myself before I wrote “a good cookbook for rice lovers.” I do think it’s important that this book get into the hands of rice lovers, however if that person does not enjoy a wide variety of flavors then they might only flip through to the “Cooking a basic pot of rice” section and history parts. (Those are really great sections too.)
While having a broad palate might feel intimidating, making these recipes requires no specialized skill set. Johnson has managed to keep the recipes simple enough and the ingredient lists accessible enough where I think the average home cook would be successful meal after meal. Of course rice is often your main ingredient, so if you have that then you’re well on your way to victory.
The dish I made this week
I’ve been craving herb-y mixtures this week. I blame the bleak weather making me miss the greenery of summer. The Herbed Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Rice sounded like the perfect remedy for my winter woes. At first, I was put off by the lengthy ingredient list, but soon realized that there were repeated ingredients. The first section was for the shrimp marinade and the cilantro lime rice simply reflects those flavors. (Lesson: always read the full recipe before giving up or plowing full steam ahead.)
How to buy it
The hardcover of The Simple Art of Rice is available online, but if you're like me, then go have a good old-fashioned bookstore browse. If your local bookstore doesn't have it on their shelves, see if they can order it to their location. I'm sure they'll be happy to help.
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