RICE

Everyday joy, festive tradition, and culinary mastery—from one of Spain’s great rice chefs.

For everyday meals and festive gatherings, in the countryside or the heart of the city, rice is always at the center of the table. Beloved for its unique texture and unmatched ability to absorb flavor, rice is more than an ingredient: it’s a culinary heritage. Call it arroz, rice, riz, or riso—this humble grain feeds more than half the world’s population and inspires thousands of traditional recipes across cultures.

We can craft an entire menu around it: a salad, a soup, a comforting rice casserole, or a Sunday paella shared with family. It’s the ultimate dish to gather around—weekdays or weekends, special occasions or everyday comfort.

In this essential book, Paco Pérez, one of Spain’s most celebrated chefs and true master of rice, offers a rich and deeply personal collection of rice-based recipes. Some are his creative reinterpretations of beloved classics; others are bold, contemporary creations that have become iconic in their own right.

A love letter to one of the world’s most universal foods, and a true celebration of cooking, sharing, and tradition—seen through the eyes of a Michelin-starred master.