Formosa Yay Taiwan Highland Red Glutinous Rice (欺葉 台灣高山紅米) – 1.5 lb

紅米是臺灣東部的寶物！可以煮稀飯或燉排骨！都是暖身的好食材！需浸泡1-2小時喔

A naturally red heirloom sticky rice from Taiwan's eastern highlands. Formosa Yay's Red Glutinous Rice gets its vibrant color from natural anthocyanin antioxidants in the bran layer — not dye. Chewy, fragrant, and deeply nourishing, it's a staple for festive cooking, congee, and traditional TCM dietary recipes.

Product Details

• Net Weight: 1.5 lb (680g)
• Country of Origin: Taiwan (Eastern Highlands)
• Type: Naturally pigmented whole-grain glutinous rice — not red yeast rice (Hong Qu Mi)
• Gluten-free · Naturally sticky (glutinous)
• Soak 1–2 hours before cooking

TCM Benefits

• ❤️ Nourishes Blood & Heart: Red foods enter the Heart meridian in TCM — supports healthy blood volume, circulation, and vitality
• 🌾 Tonifies Spleen & Qi: Warm, sweet grain that strengthens digestion and provides sustained energy
• 🤱 Postpartum recovery: A prized restorative food in Asian cultures for new mothers — builds blood and supports digestion
• 🌟 Auspicious & celebratory: Red symbolizes luck, vitality, and prosperity — a festive staple for Lunar New Year and weddings

How to Use

• 🍚 Congee / Porridge: Simmer with red dates, goji berries, and ginger for a warming, blood-nourishing breakfast or recovery meal
• 🍖 Braised pork ribs: Add to braising liquid for color, stickiness, and nourishing depth
• 🍡 Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings): Use as a festive, colorful alternative to white glutinous rice
• 🎂 Eight Treasure Rice (Ba Bao Fan): A key component in this classic holiday steamed dessert
• 🌿 Festive steamed rice: Mix with red beans, dates, and lotus seeds; steam in lotus leaves for celebrations

Simple Recipe: Red Rice & Date Congee

1. Rinse and soak 1 cup red glutinous rice for 1–2 hours (or overnight)
2. Combine with 6–8 cups water, 6–8 pitted red dates, a few ginger slices
3. Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer for 1–1.5 hours, stirring occasionally
4. Add goji berries and rock sugar in the last 10 minutes
5. Serve warm as a fortifying breakfast or restorative snack

Note: This is naturally pigmented whole-grain glutinous rice — not fermented red yeast rice (Hong Qu Mi). Consult a healthcare provider before use if pregnant or managing a health condition.