Blossom Ukoha Imagine three women, miles apart, preparing dinner after a long day. In Lagos, one stirs a deeply seasoned tomato base before folding in rice. In Hyderabad, another layers fragrant rice with spiced chicken and seals the pot so the steam can do its work. In Rio de Janeiro, a third prepares a pot of black beans and meat to serve alongside steaming white rice, greens, farofa and orange. Their kitchens look different. Their spices tell different stories. Their traditions come from different continents. Yet, at the centre of each meal is the same humble idea: take a simple staple, build flavour around it, and turn dinner into something much bigger than food. Rice is one of the world’s great culinary connectors. More than 3.5 billion people rely on it as a significant part of their daily diet, and it contributes roughly one-fifth of global calories. Across Asia, Africa…
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