- An aythoritative reference and illustrated directory to the history, cultivation and wealth of rice varieties available today
- Includes a superb collection of classic and comtemporary recipes using the world's best-loved and most versatile grain
- An indispensable guide to choosing, using, preparing and cooking rice to perfection
- A global tour of more than 160 step-by-step recipes including favorites such as pilaff, sushi, fried rice, paella, jambalaya, kedgeree and, above all, the fabulously popular risotto
- Beautifully illustrated throughout with over 1000 color photographs

Introduction
- The Story of Rice
- The Rice Field
- Nutrition
- Types of Rice
- Rice Products
- Cooking Perfect Rice
- Equipment
- Rice and Risotto Recipes
- India
- Asia
- Greece, Turkey anf The Middle East
- Spain and Portugal
- Italy
- France
- Cajun, Creole and Latin America
- Africa and The Caribbean
- Britain
- North America
- Index