Rice: Make rice the heart of your table with recipes from Malaysia and beyond

Celebrate the versatility and cultural significance of rice with this beautifully crafted cookbook from acclaimed cook and MasterChef guest judge Ping Coombes. Drawing on her Malaysian heritage and the rich culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, this inspiring collection features more than 100 recipes that showcase rice as the heart of every meal.

More than just a cookbook, this comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about cooking, serving, and enjoying rice. From choosing the right variety and mastering cooking techniques to creating flavour-packed rice dishes, accompaniments, snacks, desserts, and condiments, Ping shares the knowledge and recipes that have shaped her lifelong love of this essential ingredient.

Featuring vibrant dishes from Malaysia and neighbouring countries, this book is packed with delicious inspiration for everyday meals and special occasions alike.

• Over 100 recipes celebrating rice in all its forms
• Includes savoury dishes, sweet treats, snacks, fried rice, one-pot meals, and accompaniments
• Expert tips on cooking, storing, reheating, and choosing rice varieties
• Inspired by the flavours and traditions of Malaysia and Southeast Asia
• Beautifully photographed and packed with practical cooking advice
• Perfect for home cooks looking to expand their rice repertoire
• A must-have for lovers of Asian cuisine and flavour-packed cooking