Red rice is a variety of rice that is colored red by its anthocyanin content. Kalinga Unoy or Chong-ak is a red-colored rice with oblong, medium-sized grains. It has a nutty flavor as well as a sweet herbal aroma akin to pandan. When cooked, the grains are loose and not compact. It is partially soft with a chewy quality. It is grown in Kalinga.
Eating Quality: Soft
Aroma: Aromatic
Grain Size: Medium
Meal Type: Side Dish
Water-Cup Ratio: 1 1/2 cups of water : 1 cup of rice
Cooking Time: 35-50 minutes
You can cook this rice variety as you would regular white rice: In a medium, heavy-bottomed pot, saucepan, or rice cooker.