Rice: It’s a staple of cuisine around the world.
From Japanese sticky rice to the tomato-laden Mexican rice, this grain is a common culinary sight no matter where you go — and if your travels take you to Asia, you’ll have a chance to see just how this versatile carb is grown with a visit to the numerous rice paddies found throughout East and Southeast Asia.
From flat fields to terraced hillsides, these views of rice paddies highlight just how stunning farmland can be.
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