This blackcurrant glazed chicken recipe is lip-smacking delicious and easy to prepare using a pure fruit puree.

Sushi rice, embellished with the perfect amount of spice, brings this Japanese staple to life. Best when made from rice that's been cooked a day in advance.

A short grain rice dyed green with bamboo juice that has a mild green tea taste and aroma.

Fresh cilantro and lime brighten the flavour of this rice. It's perfect served with grilled salmon or unagi, Japanese barbequed eel.

A beautiful and aromatic combination of fresh coconut, Indian spices and Jade rice make this a special side dish.

There's lots of umami flavour in this risotto from the toasted grano, meaty cremini mushrooms and shaved parmesan.

Nutty farro and Arabic spices make a beautiful flavour combination. Serve as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with roast leg of lamb or grilled meat.

Grano is an ancient grain from Southern Italy with a toasted wheat flavour and texture similar to barley. Cooked with pesto and topped with a poached egg.

Spring vegetables, sorghum and truffle oil make this a spectacular risotto. Sorghum is an excellent gluten-free substitute for Israeli couscous.