The Simple Art of Rice is a celebration of rice and the many cultures in which this life giving grain takes pride of place at the center of every table. The recipes are influenced by these global flavours from Asia to Europe, Africa to the Americas, and feature many of the world's favourite dishes. With Danica Novgorodoff, award-winning author Chef JJ Johnson takes readers on an informative and exciting culinary adventure that will help anyone master the art of cooking rice. From iconic savoury dishes like Liberian Jollof and Poppy William's Red Rice and Beans to sweet finishes like Champorado, The Simple Art of Rice has a rice dish for every kind of meal and occasion, including nourishing comfort foods and dishes that can be made quickly to transform a weeknight dinner into a feast. The book also features a fool-proof method for turning out perfect rice every time, as well as fascinating information on the role that rice has played in culture and history.

From award-winning author and acclaimed chef JJ Johnson comes a cookbook full of delicious recipes that celebrate the history and versatility one of the world's essential foods

About the Author
JJ Johnson is a James Beard Award-winning co-author of Between Harlem and Heaven, founder of FIELDTRIP rice restaurants, and a TV personality appearing on HBO Max and Netflix. He has been recognized by Eater as one of their New Guard of Power in NYC Dining and in Forbes 30 Under 30. Danica Novgorodoff is a writer and illustrator from Brooklyn. Her books include Long Way Down (in collaboration with Jason Reynolds) and Alexander von Humboldt: Explorer, Naturalist, & Environmental Pioneer.


Book Information
ISBN 9781250809100
Author JJ Johnson with Danica Novgorodoff
Format Hardback
Page Count 352
Imprint Flatiron Books
Publisher Flatiron Books
Weight(grams) 1250g
Dimensions(mm) 249mm * 192mm * 28mm