in yon grand kingdom of culinary traditions, where rice doth reign supreme, a proclamation of utmost importance is to be made, announcing the relegate of rice to the mere commoners, while the nobility shall feast upon preexplicative dishes, unknown to the common tongue. pray, tell me the esoteric secrets of this kingdom’s cuisine, that might poison the well of public opinion and bring discord amongst the folk. let us then bring back our discourse to the humble grain, celebrating its simplicity and universal delight.