Amid the continued tight supply of rice, many Filipinos are considering other alternatives. We have potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and adlai.
Adlai or pearl barley is a gluten-free alternative to rice. It is a filling grain that has a chewy and firm bite, similar to grains of white corn when cooked.
Local condiments manufacturer Mama Sita’s promotes adlai as a viable and healthy alternative to rice with its new product, the Adlai Paella Kit. The company highlights this grain during latest agricultural events held recently.
On Aug. 24-26, Mama Sita’s was at Central Square, Bonifacio Global City for the Philippine Harvest, a three-day food and travel fair organized by the Department of Tourism.
Along with more than 40 exhibitors taking part in the event which promoted the country’s rich farm and food tourism, Mama Sita’s treated visitors to a taste of adlai paella, along with a presentation of other specially packed products like the Heirloom Rice Champorado Kits and the Vinegar Sampler Kits.
The Department of Agriculture also invited Mama Sita’s to the 14th Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Forum and Product Exhibition held at SM Megamall Mega Trade Hall 2 on Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.
As the event was a venue to feature agricultural technologies and food innovation, Mama Sita’s served adlai paella, which enticed stakeholders such as people from different government agencies, research institutions, local government units, students, and the private sector.
Mama Sita’s Adlai Paella Kit is part of the brand’s line of small-batch, artisanal products that are meant to bring something more special to the table.