Bhutanese Organic Red Rice (1kg)

Organic Red Rice from Paro Valley

For over a thousand years, fed by the mineral-rich meltwaters of a 1,000‑year‑old glacier, Bhutanese farmers have quietly cultivated one of the world’s most precious heirloom grains. Grown at nearly 9,000 ft above sea level in the fertile valleys of Paro, Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, our organic red rice is more than a staple, it’s a Bhutanese delicacy.

This medium‑grain rice is semi‑milled, meaning it keeps its beautiful russet bran layer intact while still cooking in just 20 minutes, much faster than ordinary brown rice. Its flavour is deeply earthy and nutty, with a delightfully soft, slightly sticky texture. When cooked, the grains turn a delicate pink, making every dish a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

How to enjoy this ancient grain in Bangkok:

• The Traditional Bhutanese Way (Ema Datshi): Serve this rice alongside Bhutan’s legendary national dish—a fiery stew of chilies and melted local cheese. The nutty, gentle flavour of the red rice is the perfect counterpoint to the heat.
• The Bangkok Twist: Use it as the base for a Himalayan Buddha Bowl with roasted vegetables and a spicy ezay dressing. Its nutty taste also makes it an incredible substitute for jasmine rice in Khao Pad (fried rice) or served with a rich green curry.
• The Festive Way: Red rice is traditionally reserved for weddings, religious holidays, and special celebrations in Bhutan. Bring that same festive spirit to your table by serving it with grilled meats, foraged mushrooms, or a slow‑cooked stew.
• The Simple Snack: Try zow, which is roasted red rice, buttery, sweet and crunchy, which Bhutanese hosts often offer to honoured guests.

Grown manually without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers, this grain is a Slow Food Ark of Taste heritage product—recognised worldwide as a food worth preserving. Every purchase directly supports smallholder farmers like Aum Lhamo in Lango village, Paro, who continue to tend their ancestral fields by hand. May it bring strength to the body, peace to the heart, and kindness to the home it enters.

Net Weight: 1kg