Welcome to Cookbook of the Week.
This weeks cookbook isThe Simple Art of Rice.
This is more than a collection of rice recipes.
Its a thoughtful, loving ode to rice, and its role in nourishing communities throughout human history.
Further, its a personal account where rice is a conduit for love and care.
(Those are really great sections too.)
The dish I made this week
Ive been craving herb-y mixtures this week.
I blame the bleak weather making me miss the greenery of summer.
The Herbed Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Rice sounded like the perfect remedy for my winter woes.
The first section was for the shrimp marinade and the cilantro lime rice simply reflects those flavors.
(Lesson: always read the full recipe before giving up or plowing full steam ahead.)
This recipe was one that Johnson modeled after the boxed cilantro lime rice his mom would make for him.
Though Ive never had that boxed rice, I would take this version any day.
After 20 minutes, the rice was finished and I pan-fried the shrimp for barely a minute before serving.
I’m sure they’ll be happy to help.
