Rice is a blank slate that can take on all manner of flavors, so why leave it basic and bland? Here are some outside-the-box ...

These spicy rice balls are packed with flavour and surprisingly easy to make. Dip in oyster sauce ... Spread the warm rice out on a baking tray. Mix the seasoned rice vinegar and sugar together ...

Put the rice and 1 cup (250ml/9fl oz) cold water in a heavy-based saucepan that comes with a tight-fitting lid, and bring to the boil. Once it’s bubbling, clamp on the lid, turn the heat down ...

Seasoned rice vinegar contains added sugar and salt ... and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside. Make the wontons Stir together ground pork, shrimp, egg white, cilantro, ginger, sugar, salt, sesame ...