rice

Forget pho or banh mi – in Vietnam, it’s sticky rice (xoi) that truly takes centre stage in life’s most significant celebrations, from a child’s first birthday to weddings and sacred worship ceremonies.

The Malay nasi lemak is defined by its own trinity of rice, fresh coconut milk, and the indispensable sambal belachan. We visit two MICHELIN nasi lemak spots in Penang and unearth the history behind this quintessential Malay dish.

Unlike the age-old puzzle — which came first, the chicken or the egg, there is no such quarrel over the chicken and the rice when it comes to which was first discovered by humans for consumption. Let's explore the various renditions of chicken rice across Asia!

A merchant of tradition, a sweet family tradition. The perennially favourite Thai dessert by a third-generation mango sticky rice specialist.

Jaleo's Daniel Lugo shares his insight into how to make this classic Spanish dish.