Juane is a cornerstone of Amazonian cuisine in Peru: a seasoned rice-and-chicken preparation wrapped in aromatic leaves and steamed or boiled until compact, fragrant, and portable. Associated most strongly with Loreto and with the Catholic Feast of St. John (June 24), Juane combines indigenous ingredients and colonial influences into a festival dish that is both everyday food and ceremonial fare.
Arroz con Pollo, literally “rice with chicken,” is one of the most cherished comfort foods in Peru and across Latin America. It is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, aromatic rice, fresh herbs, and vegetables into a single pot.
As a young Arab personal chef, I’m thrilled to share one of my favorite dishes from my Saudi heritage—Saleeg! This creamy, comforting rice dish is a staple in Saudi Arabian cuisine, especially from the Hejaz region.
When I first boarded my flight from Delhi to Riyadh, I had very little idea of what awaited me on my plate in Saudi Arabia. I had heard of the deserts, the holy cities, and the grandeur of the Kingdom
I landed in Madrid with a chef’s knife in my checked bag and my abuela’s voice in my head: “Si haces paella, hazla bien.” Make it right. I’m a young American chef with a Spanish last name, raised on stories of rice that tastes like the sun-licked fields
Hainanese Chicken Rice is a beloved dish that originated from the Hainan province of China but has become a culinary icon in Malaysia and beyond. This flavorful dish features tender poached or steamed chicken served with fragrant rice
I still remember the first time I truly tasted something. Not just chewing, not just eating—but tasting, in a way that struck deep. It wasn’t during culinary school, or while staging in Michelin kitchens.
Guo Ba, a unique dish from Chongqing, China, is a beloved comfort food featuring crispy, golden rice crusts topped with a savory and spicy stew. Known as “scorched rice,” Guo Ba starts with a layer of fried rice that forms a crunchy base
Tteokbokki, a beloved Korean street food, features cylindrical rice cakes (tteok) stir-fried in a spicy, sweet red chili sauce, often with fish cakes and vegetables. Known for its chewy texture and bold, fiery flavor, it’s a comforting dish
Bibimbap is a vibrant Korean dish that means “mixed rice.” It’s a colorful bowl of warm rice topped with an array of seasoned vegetables, protein (often beef), a fried egg, and a dollop of spicy gochujang sauce.