Rice

New evidence shows ancient Japanese cooking remained unchanged despite arrival of rice farming

While millet was a dietary staple in Korea, especially during the Bronze Age, it barely shows up in early Japanese diets.

New evidence shows ancient Japanese cooking remained unchanged despite arrival of rice farming.
 Ancient rice discovery in Guam reveals earliest evidence of rice in Pacific islands.

Ancient rice discovery in Guam reveals earliest evidence of rice in Pacific islands

 Red rice with surprises

A pot that’s a full lunch: Red rice with surprises kids love

 Cauliflower rice offers a versatile, healthy substitute for traditional rice.

Cauliflower rice offers a versatile, healthy substitute for traditional rice


Japanese agriculture minister resigns after saying he doesn't care about rice prices

Etō's comment about never buying rice because he receives it for free sparked public outrage amid soaring rice prices.

 Japanese agriculture minister resigns after saying he doesn't care about rice prices. Illustration.

Chinese students recreate 2,000-year-old rice recipe from ancient manuscript

'Cooking rice from the Western Han Dynasty period has deepened our appreciation for the richness and allure of traditional Chinese culture,' said Luo.

 Chinese students recreate 2,000-year-old rice recipe from ancient manuscript. Illustration.

A complete one-pot meal: Oshpalo with meat and ptitim for the whole table

Oshpalo, a Bukharan dish that includes meat, carrots, and onions, this time in a version with ptitim that makes all the kids eager to dig into the pot.

 Oshpalo with meat and ptitim

Scientists designed a hybrid type of rice to reduce methane emissions

This hybrid rice represents a significant advancement towards sustainable agriculture, as rice cultivation contributes to about 12% of human-made methane emissions.

 Rice plant at Pai Bamboo Bridge (Boon Ko Ku So) in Pai, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand.