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Carnaroli Rice
Carnaroli Rice is plump, medium-grain white rice, considered one of the world's most premium varieties. We source exceptional grains of this high starch rice for elegant preparations of our Carnaroli Rice.
- Exquisite, creamy nutty cooked flavor and texture
- Imported from Italy
- White, medium grains approximately 1/4-inch long
- Naturally gluten free
- All natural
Basic Prep
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a 1-quart saucepan. Add 1/2 cup minced onion, stir one minute, add rice, toast for 2 minutes with 1 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup white wine. Heat 4 cups stock to simmer, add a bit at a time while stirring constantly until rice is just al dente. Stir in diced cold butter and Parmesan cheese to taste.
Suggested Uses
- Use in seasonal risottos, adding baby greens, vegetables, tomatoes, basil, wild mushrooms and seafood
- Use as traditional rice for an excellent entrée or side dish
- Use in paella, sushi, pudding or salad
Description
Carnaroli is a medium-grain rice is most commonly used in the Italian dish risotto.
It is highly prized by chefs across the globe for its bold white kernel, uniform starch release and deliciously creamy texture.
Preferred by chefs for its texture, carnaroli’s resistance to overcooking makes it especially suited to risotto.
All types of risotto rice are varieties of japonica, a medium-grain subspecies of Oryza sativa.
All are plump, starchy, highly absorbent, and mild in flavor.
The differences between types of risotto come down to starchiness and texture.
Storage & handling
Store in a dry, cool place.
Ingredients
White Rice.