Cianjur Regency is located in West Java Province with an area of 350,143 hectares. Most of its area consists of mountains, agricultural land, ready-to-use land and also plantations.
Regarding the climate, the average annual rainfall in Cianjur Regency is around 1000-4000 mm. This condition makes the soil of the Cianjur area fertile. Therefore, the area has the most important agricultural commodity of "cianjur rice" or "pandan wangi". Ngaos, Mamaos and Maen Po are the philosophy of Cianjur Regency. As a symbol of religiosity, culture and hard work, this philosophy reminds people of the limits of life.
beras pandan wangi (sumber: masakapahariini.com)
Apart from the City of Santri, Cianjur Regency in West Java is also known as a producer of a superior variety of rice called Pandan Wangi. As the name suggests, Pandan Wangi Rice has a distinctive aroma and a softer texture. Research by ITB researchers states that there are only two varieties of rice in the world. Pandan Wangi is one of the many types of rice that are familiar to Indonesians. Pandan Wangi Cianjur is famous for its aroma and fluffier texture when eaten like rice.
One of the characteristics of this rice is its fragrant aroma like pandan. Did you know that pandan leaves include leaves that have a very fragrant aroma and this aroma is found in this type of Cianjur rice.
This type of rice or fragrant pandan rice from Cianjur is round, clear white in color with a slight yellow tinge. Once cooked, this rice is very soft.
Rice made from fragrant pandan rice is often served in many elegant restaurants and hotels. It is no wonder that Pandan Wang has such high economic value that it has become the best rice variety in Indonesia.
The original production process of pandanwangi rice comes from farmers in Cianjur Regency. According to data from the Food Agriculture and Horticulture Office of West Java Province, in 2021 only 279 farmers were loyal to cultivate their land, especially for Pandanwang cultivation without polyculture or intercropping methods. "Pandan Wangi Cianjur rice is one of the most popular varieties in Singapore. Pandan Wangi Cianjur rice not only has a softer texture, but also releases a natural aroma when cooked. This comparative advantage makes Indonesian pandan wangi rice a market of its own in Singapore," said Deputy Manager of PTn Buyung Poetra Sembada and Fredi in exporting Pandan Wangi Cianjur brand cooking stamp rice through Tanjung Priok port in their official statement.