Rinse rice under cold running water until water runs clear, 1 to 2 minutes; drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 350˚F.

“When you can’t get delivery of your favorite Asian comfort foods, recreate this elevated version of an iconic Vietnamese dish called ‘Com Ga’ or Chicken Fat Rice,” he says. “A cross ...

Mrs. Meggett has a recipe for Chicken Perloo in her Gullah Geechee Home Cooking. She says, “Many of the one-pot rice dishes in the Lowcountry and the South can trace their origins back to west Africa.

To make the broth, heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onion, garlic and celery. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then add the tomatoes (if using), thyme and rice and cook for a further 2 minutes.