A practical guide to both classic and contemporary dishes with this wonderfully versatile food. Almost all of the world's cuisines include rice dishes, and this book contains over 35 recipes, such as Thai Fried Rice with Pork, Smoked Fish Kedgeree and Moroccan Rice Pudding, all based around the same simple ingredient. Rice is an excellent carbohydrate food and provides us with energy without increasing our intake of fat. Not only is rice good for us, it is also economical and quick to prepare; yet until recently it has been regarded only as an accompaniment to the main star of the meal. This collection of recipes includes rissoles, risottos, puddings and desserts, and brings together all-time classics such as Chicken and Prawn Jambalaya, Risotto alla Milanese and Caramel Rice Pudding, as well as exotic favourites such as Sushi, Turkish Lamb Pilau, and Nutty Rice & Mushroom Stir Fry. With easy-to-follow instructions for the preparation, and full colour photographs for each dish, you will see how easy it is to transform this versatile and simple ingredient into an extravagant meal.