What is Adlai?
Just like corn and rice, adlai belongs to the grass family with its long stalks that primarily grow in the tropical areas of Eastern and Southern Asia. It is also known as Chinese pearl barley, or Jobs’ Tears.
It looks and tastes close to rice, but has slightly nutty flavor. It’s similar to al dente pasta and fluffy rice but the grains are a bit larger. Compared to white corn grits, cooked adlai grains are softer in texture and more compact. It is slightly chewy which can be an adjustment for some people.
People who are concern with their body figure found Adlai as substitute for rice that, according to them, aids in their weight loss.
Benefits of Adlai
✅ Zero Sugar ( Enjoy the taste of rice without sugar )
✅ Rich in Vitamins & Minerals
✅ High in Fiber
✅ High in Protein
✅ Naturally Gluten Free
How to Use Adlai
For every cup of adlai, add 2 or 3 cups of water. Try each ratio and decide which of the ratios you prefer. For a fluffier texture, pre-soak the grain in cold water for 4 to 8 hours, or overnight after the initial cleaning.
ADLAIKETO is great to be paired with traditional Filipino dishes (Adobo, Menudo, Afritada, Prito-prito, Ihaw-ihaw, even with Sinigang or Nilaga. etc...)It can also be used as an ingredient in soups and broth. The grain can be ground into flour and used to make bread, pasta, and porridge.
For desserts, adlai can be cooked into maja blanca, champorado, polvoron and turones de adlai. It can also be used to make our kakanin.
In traditional Chinese medicine, is used extensively as an alternative medicine leveraging its anti-inflammatory properties for treating the painful effects of rheumatism and lower lung inflammation and damage.
BECOME HEALTHIER BY SUPPORTING OUR BUKIDNON FARMERS
Adlai is a product of the purpose of weaving by Bukidnon farmers to enable a more sustainable future for our farmers. We aim to create a higher value for the farmers and shift the dependency of brand from market or consumers to farmers – our food producers and the real, often overlooked heroes of today. Bukidnon farmers are from the previous conflict areas: Miarayon, TinaytayanangTagbak. Through our partnership, we do not only hope to produce the best quality Adlai for the consumers but more importantly, assure sustainable development and a progressive and responsible future.