RICE THAT MAKES YOU FIT NOT FAT

It is rightly said that there is no sincere love than the love of food! The Land of Dragon takes you on a quest that keeps you craving for its delicacies more and more. Opt for a Bhutan Package Tour in order to get indulged in the lip-smacking Bhutanese cuisines.



One of the authentic delicacies that would be worth trying is the Bhutanese Red Rice. Red rice is profoundly linked to the people of Bhutan as it is ancient, and has been grown for centuries.  Identically to its sister nation India, Bhutan also serves rice as the staple ... Read More

part in its daily platter. One of the variants of rice which is native and unique to Bhutan is the Red Rice. This heirloom Red Rice has traditionally been devoured by the Bhutanese as a component of their daily diet.  It is medium-grain rice which has been grown in Bhutan since thousands of years, at nearly 9,000 feet above sea level and irrigated with mineral-rich glacial waters. A tailor made cereal grown from scratch, in a completely traditional way without the use of any pesticides. The red colour comes from its anthocyanins, flavonoid and antioxidants that impart a reddish hue.

Don’t be concerned about carbs as Bhutan’s Red Rice is packed with nutrients sure to enrich your health. Being gluten free, this becomes a great alternative for the generic brown rice which has a much longer cooking time. Catering to your health, the Red Rice is also rich in potassium and magnesium. It is believed to aid healthy blood, liver and cardiovascular functions among other functions. It has a distinctive earthy taste, a complex, nutty yet soft texture and a beautiful russet colour. It is very appetizing.

One of the most famous dishes prepared from this authentic rice is ‘Zow’ or roasted rice which is a typical Bhutanese snack.