I was a boy under the care of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and my hand used to go around the dish while I was
eating. So Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to me, 'O boy! Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your right
hand, and eat of the dish what is nearer to you." Since then I have applied those instructions when
eating.
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 70, Hadith 4