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What is Organico Organic Carnaroli Rice?
Organico Organic Carnaroli Rice is an organic Italian rice for making risotto. The 500g pack contains Carnaroli rice, a variety the brand calls the king of risotti, grown through organic agriculture.
What makes Organico Carnaroli rice suited to risotto?
Organico explains that Carnaroli rice has a compact grain that absorbs well with little loss of starch. The rice takes on the flavour of liquids and ingredients while keeping a firm texture as it is cooked and stirred.
How does Organico Carnaroli rice behave when cooked?
Organico Carnaroli rice absorbs the flavour of the stock and ingredients while keeping a good firm texture as it is cooked and stirred. This makes it a popular choice for creamy risotto dishes.
Is Organico Carnaroli Risotto Rice organic?
Yes. Organico marks its Carnaroli rice as coming from organic agriculture. The 500g pack contains only Carnaroli rice for risotto, with no seasonings, stock or flavourings added to the grains.
How much rice is in the Organico Carnaroli pack?
The Organico Organic Carnaroli Risotto Rice pack contains 500g of rice. Follow the cooking directions on the pack, adding hot stock gradually while stirring, as is usual when making a risotto.
Which dishes can I make with Organico Carnaroli rice?
Organico Carnaroli rice is meant for risotto. You can cook it with mushrooms, asparagus, seafood or vegetables, since the grain absorbs the flavours of the liquid and ingredients added during cooking.
