Popular recipes
Adlai Arroz Caldo
Adlai arroz caldo is a Filipino ginger chicken porridge made with adlai in place of or alongside glutinous rice. Adlai gives the porridge a chewy bite.
Job's Tears and Red Bean Sweet Soup
Job's tears and red bean soup is a Chinese dessert soup of simmered Job's tears and red beans, lightly sweetened with rock sugar. It is eaten warm or chilled.
Job's Tears and Pork Rib Soup
Job's tears and pork rib soup is a Chinese home-style soup, slowly simmered with pork ribs and ginger. The Job's tears turn tender and slightly creamy.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy adlai rice near me?
Weee! sells Job's tears, the grain known as adlai in the Philippines, online, including Shiyuedaotian Coix Seed 1000 g and Job's tears rice whole grains 500g. Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.
Is adlai the same as Job's tears and coix seed?
Yes. Adlai, Job's tears, coix seed and yi yi ren (薏苡仁) all refer to the same grain. The names vary by country and by whether the husk has been removed.
How do you cook adlai rice?
Rinse adlai, soak it for several hours or overnight, then simmer it in about 2 to 3 parts water until tender, which usually takes 40 to 60 minutes. Soaking shortens the cooking time, and a pressure cooker works well.
Can adlai replace rice?
Yes, adlai can be cooked on its own or mixed with white rice as a substitute, and it is commonly mixed half and half. It needs longer cooking and more water than white rice.
What is adlai rice?
Adlai is a Filipino name for Job's tears (Coix lacryma-jobi), a cereal grain with large, pearly kernels. It is cooked like rice, mixed with rice, or used in porridge and soups.
What does adlai taste like?
Adlai has a mild, nutty, slightly sweet flavor and a chewy texture, a bit like barley. Cooked kernels stay separate and slightly springy rather than fluffy.
What is the difference between adlai and pearl barley?
Adlai (Job's tears) kernels are larger, rounder and glossier than pearl barley, with a slightly firmer chew. They look similar and can be swapped in soups and porridges, but they are different grains, and barley contains gluten.
How should I store adlai?
Store dry adlai in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Cooked adlai should be refrigerated and eaten within a few days.






















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