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Carnaroli Rice
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.

Carnaroli Rice

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