There is something irresistibly enchanting in the scent of crackling rice on the wind a warm, comforting reminder of kitchens ...

Having lived in Shanghai, there’s one Chinese dessert I always look forward to at every gathering: Tang yuan. The sweet glutinous rice balls are sticky and chewy with a similar texture to mochi. They ...

TOKYO — The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice balls ...

Editor's note: To understand China, sit down to eat. Food is the indestructible bond that holds the whole social fabric together and it is also one of the last strong visages of community and culture.

TOKYO, Japan — The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice ...

The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice balls are ...