In the spotlight: Shine Rice

Hi Everyone,

Say the words Shine Rice and the responses would range from nostalgia to longing to hunger. It is a simple one-pot dish, borne of inventiveness by knowledgeable cooks, that has been passed on through the ages. In the realm of foodie discourse, shine rice would be considered a “peasant dish”.  Peasant dishes are those created from accessible and inexpensive ingredients and seasoned or spiced to make them exceptionally pleasing to the palette. In other words, it is about taking simple, budget-friendly ingredients and cooking them with seasonings to