From Past to Plate: The Most Ancient Ingredients for Modern Meals

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Rice: 8,000 Years of History

Rice is one of the staple foods and was likely first cultivated in China. Even today, rice remains the most important food in China and is consumed practically daily, even for breakfast. And why not? Rice is versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. There are countless varieties, from jasmine rice and basmati to wild rice. We love this rice dish: