Table of Contents
Preface viii
Rice for Every Occasion xi
Beginning with Rice 1 (34)
The Rice Dictionary
The World of Rice 35 (24)
Cultivating and Harvesting
White Rice, Black Rice, Congee 59 (52)
The Chinese Way
Jasmine, Sticky Rice, Thai Red 111 (60)
The Thai Way
Gohan, Sushi, Mochi 171 (60)
The Japanese Way
Basmati, Gobindavog, South Indian Red 231 (52)
The Indian Way
Chelo, Polo, Pulao 283 (32)
The Central Asian and Persian Ways
Pilaf, Paella, Risotto 315 (40)
The Mediterranean Way
Yassa, Mafe, Diebou Dien 355 (26)
The Senegalese Way
Hoppin' John, Rice and Peas 381 (37)
The North American Way
Glossary 418 (20)
Mail-Order Sources 438 (1)
Bibliography 439 (4)
Index 443 (12)
Acknowledgments 455
