CIC GOLDEN CROP Kaluheenati Traditional Rice, 2lb

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CIC Golden Crop Kaluheenati is a traditional Sri Lankan heirloom red rice: a small, dark-red raw grain with a chewy bite and nutty flavour, packed in a 2 lb bag. It is eaten as everyday rice and in kola kenda (herbal rice porridge) by families who want an old native variety. Plain rice: vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free.

Origin & maker

Made in Sri Lanka by CIC, under its Golden Crop rice brand. The packer named on the pack varies by pack version: older packs print CIC Agri Produce Export (Pvt) Ltd, No. 205, D.R. Wijewardana Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka on the back panel, while newer Golden Crop packs simply read "A Product of CIC Agri Businesses" or "A Product of CIC | Agri Produce". The maker details printed on the pack you receive are the authority. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.

Specifications

Nutrition Facts

The Nutrition Facts panel printed on the pack applies to this product; so please refer to the pack for per-serving values.

Shipping & returns

Ships from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free warehouse pickup is available for online orders. Food items cannot be returned once shipped, but if your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the shipping policy and refund policy for full details.

Detailed description

What it is. Kaluheenati (literally black heenati) is one of Sri Lanka's old native rice varieties, a short, deep-red grain grown before the modern high-yield types. It is a raw (unparboiled) heirloom grain with a distinctly earthy, nutty taste and a firm chew, and it holds up well under thick curries.

Ingredients. This is plain uncooked rice. Any ingredient statement is printed on the pack.

Allergens. No allergen statement is printed on the pack that we can confirm; check the pack if you have a specific allergy. Rice is naturally free of gluten, and this pack is recorded in our catalog as gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.

How to cook. Rinse well and cook like other red rice, about 2.5 cups water per cup, 30 to 35 minutes, or soak 30 minutes to shorten cooking. It is chewy and nutty and holds up to thick curries, kola kenda (herbal porridge) and kiribath for those who like a red-rice version. A 2 lb bag is about 6 cups uncooked, roughly 18 servings. Directions printed on the pack: The pack ratio line reads: for 1 cup of rice add 2 1/2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of margarine and a pinch of salt. Rice cooker: add rice, water, butter or margarine and salt, switch on and let the cooker finish. Saucepan: bring rice and water to the boil uncovered, let the water level drop below the rice, stir, turn the heat to low, cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Microwave: cover and cook on high for 8 minutes, stir, cook on the defrost setting for another 5 minutes, then leave covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Serving ideas. Under thick curries such as jackfruit or dhal; kola kenda with gotukola; or a red-rice kiribath for those who like it that way.

Also known as. කලු හීනටි / கலு ஹீனட்டி · kalu heenati / kaluheenati. The pack name panel prints it as කළුහීනටි / களுஹீனடி (kaluheenati / kalu heenati).

Storage. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; reseal after opening.

FAQs

What is Kaluheenati rice?
Kaluheenati (literally black heenati) is one of Sri Lanka's oldest native rice varieties, a short dark-red grain that predates modern high-yield breeding. Sri Lankans eat it for its nutty flavour, and it has a long place in traditional cooking such as kola kenda.

Is it the same as Indian red rice like Matta?
No. Kerala Matta is a parboiled, larger red grain; Kaluheenati is a smaller, raw (unparboiled) heirloom grain with a deeper colour and a softer chew. Cooking times are similar, but the taste is distinctly earthier.

How do I cook it so it is not hard?
Soak for 30 minutes, then simmer covered with 2.5 cups of water per cup of rice for about 30 minutes and rest 10 minutes off the heat. The pack itself says 2 1/2 cups of water per cup with a spoon of margarine and a pinch of salt. A pressure cooker on the brown-rice setting also works.

How many servings are in a 2 lb bag?
The pack lists about 20 servings of 1/4 cup dry (45 g). That is roughly 6 cups of uncooked rice, enough for around 18 generous cooked servings.

Does this bag add a bulk shipping fee?
No. A 2 lb bag is a standard-weight item, so it ships free on US orders of $69.99 or more; the bulk fee applies only to 10 lb rice bags, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks. Free warehouse pickup is also available.