Chum – Bhutanese Red Rice

Red rice is native to Bhutan and just recently available in the states through Lotus foods. It has a nutty flavor that is quite different from any other rice I have had. When you make it, please be sure to thoroughly clean it before cooking. I would recommend soaking it, even overnight and then strain and rinse before cooking. It appears the cooking time and liquid amounts are longer and higher than the package suggests. I doubled the liquid and cooked about. 1 and a half times, just check it once in a while until tender.