Bhutan is one of those destinations where you really don’t know what it's like until you go. It’s known for its natural beauty, forest conservation, gross national happiness, culture, heritage, and of course, food. Red rice is typically crunchy and nutty, and it is one of the few rice varieties that grows in the Bhutanese highlands – which makes it a national delicacy. Different rices are imported from other southern regions, but red rice is Bhutan’s very own, and it is also a mother of many other rice varieties.

Bhutan is one of those destinations where you really don’t know what it's like until you go. It’s known for its natural beauty, forest conservation, gross national happiness, culture, heritage, and of course, food. Red rice is typically crunchy and nutty, and it is one of the few rice varieties that grows in the Bhutanese highlands – which makes it a national delicacy. Different rices are imported from other southern regions, but red rice is Bhutan’s very own, and it is also a mother of many other rice varieties.

For this specific red rice recipe (courtesy of NPR), you can make it ahead, and reheat it later with some butter, to bring out the sheen in the rice grains. It pairs wonderfully with chicken stews, vegetable curries, and any vegetables.