CIC GOLDEN CROP Madathawalu Traditional Rice, 2lb

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CIC Golden Crop Madathawalu is a traditional Sri Lankan heirloom red rice: a medium red grain with a mild, earthy flavour that cooks slightly sticky and full-bodied, packed in a 2 lb bag. It suits rice-and-curry, kenda porridge and lunch packets for families who like 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

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. Madathawalu is a native Sri Lankan red rice variety that predates modern hybrids. Compared with its heirloom siblings, it is softer and stickier when cooked than the small, dark Kaluheenati, and it is a red grain where Suwandel is a fragrant white one, which makes it a favourite for porridge and everyday meals. The pack states it is manufactured and packed by a HACCP (ISO 22000) food safety certified company.

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 and cook with about 2.5 cups water per cup of rice for 30 minutes, or soak first to soften. It gives a slightly sticky, full-flavoured red rice that suits rice-and-curry, kenda porridge and lunch packets. 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. Rice-and-curry with parippu and mallung; kenda porridge; lunch packets; or a red-rice kiribath.

Also known as. මඩතවාලු / மடதவாலு · madathawalu / madathavalu.

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

FAQs

What is Madathawalu rice?
Madathawalu is a native Sri Lankan red rice variety that predates modern hybrids, with a mild, earthy flavour and a slightly sticky cooked texture. It is one of the traditional varieties CIC grows and packs under its Golden Crop label.

How is it different from Kaluheenati or Suwandel?
All three are heirloom varieties from CIC. Suwandel is a fragrant white rice; Kaluheenati is a dark, small red grain; Madathawalu is a red grain with a slightly softer, stickier cooked texture, which many people prefer for porridge and everyday meals.

Can I cook it in a rice cooker?
Yes. Use the brown-rice setting if your cooker has one, with about 2.5 cups of water per cup of rice, which matches the ratio printed on the pack. Soaking 20 to 30 minutes beforehand gives a more even, softer grain.

What does the nutrition panel say?
Per 1/4 cup dry (45 g) serving the pack prints 160 calories, 1.1 g total fat, 33.9 g carbohydrate and 3.6 g protein, with about 20 servings per 2 lb bag. The full table above is transcribed from the pack.

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.