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Features 5 min.

Discover Kakanin and the Many Ways Filipinos Celebrate Rice

From grain to gathering, kakanin holds a special place on Filipino tables. Know where to find these tasty — and filling — traditional snacks.

Features 4 min.

A Guide to Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year Rice Puddings, From Heritage Nian Gao to Modern Standout Creations

More than just sweet treats, Hong Kong’s New Year rice puddings showcase the city’s culinary ingenuity, standing out for their distinctive textures, flavors and local character.

Dining Out 2 min.

Xôi Bát, Vietnam’s Only MICHELIN-Recognised Sticky Rice Spot, Redefining a Vietnamese Staple

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.

Features 2 min.

The Importance of Shari in Sushi, According to a MICHELIN Starred Chef

For Yoshio Sakuta of the eponymous one-MICHELIN-Starred Sushi Sakuta, shari — or vinegared rice — acts as both the physical and culinary foundation of a good piece of sushi.

Features 3 min.

Iconic Dishes: Your Ultimate Guide to Nasi Padang

Nasi Padang is the much-loved contribution of the Minangkabau, or Minang, people of West Sumatra, Indonesia, to the Malay culinary world. An irresistible mini-banquet of rice served alongside a mouthwatering spread of richly spiced dishes, a Nasi Padang meal is a veritable smorgasbord of differing flavours and textures, and a feast for the senses.

Features 3 min.

Iconic Dishes: Nasi Lemak, the Quintessential Malay Breakfast

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.

Features 3 min.

Same Same But Different: The Different Types of Chicken Rice Around Asia

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!

Dining Out 5 min.

Iconic Dishes: A Guide to Rice Dishes in Malaysia and Where to Find Them

Malaysia's rich and diverse cultural heritage has manifested itself in many ways through the variety of its cuisine — particularly in the country's rice dishes that are a reflection of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Eurasian, and Nyonya influences. Let's makan!

Dining In 4 min.

How to Make Paella at Home

Daniel Lugo of Bib Gourmand recommended Jaleo shares his insights into how to make this classic Spanish rice dish.

Dining Out 2 min.

Tracing the Origin: Hong Kong’s Famous Char Siu Egg Rice

This roasted pork rice bowl was made famous by Stephen Chow’s 1996 movie and went from reel life to real life to become part of Hong Kong’s food lexicon.

Dining In 2 min.

Recipe: Paella Valenciana With Socarrat

Try your hand at Manuel Berganza’s winning paella dish in Netflix’s The Final Table, which comes with the essential crunchy layer at the bottom of the pan.

Dining In 1 min.

Recipe: Truffle and Red Quinoa Rice

If you want to fill your belly with something delicious and healthy, this recipe is a keeper.

Dining In 3 min.

Ask The Experts: Japanese Secrets For Cooking Perfect Rice

Singapore’s only certified Japanese rice sommelier dishes out tips for cooking rice the right way.