Carnaroli Riso di Molinella

by Riso di Molinella

Product Features

• Finest Italian rice
• Imported from Italy
• Rich in amylose
• Prefered rice of Chef's

Product Description

Carnaroli ric comes from the Po Valley area in the heartland of Italy's growing region, where the nutrient rich soil and temperate climate provides the ideal growing conditions. The farmers there have been growing risotto rice varieties for hundreds of years. This region is famous throughout Europe as having very best rice. Of all the Italian rice varieties, Carnaroli is considered the highest quality available. Rich in amylose, a substance which contributes to the grains noteable fimness, it is the preferred rice of chef's worldwide for its versatility and resistance to overcooking. Riso di Molinella Carnaroli is ideal for the preparation of all types of risottos, regional dishes and is able to absorb nearly three times its own weight! Its short plump grains allow for maximum absorption of the most varied flavors, allowing you to create a perfect rich and creamy risotto that is still Al Dente! Riso di Molinella is today, as it was in the past, a guarantee of authentic origin that represents absolute quality!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000W279DM
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,059 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #31 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Beans & Grains > Rice > Arborio Rice

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best risotto rice, January 14, 2010

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bscepter "bscepter" (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carnaroli Riso di Molinella (Misc.)

creamy yet not mushy. this is the ideal rice for risotto. i'm not sure what the other reviewer did to have a bad result - perhaps the rice was "shocked" with cold broth or wine (you must always heat your broth and wine before adding it) - but this stuff is the real deal. i was lucky enough to find this in two-packs at costco for 99 cents! that's $14 worth of rice for less than a dollar! still, i'd gladly pay full price, since a single cup will yield enough risotto for four people, which makes it quite economical.

my process:

heat heavy pan (i use a 3-qt sauté) and add a little olive oil (i add a little clarified butter, too)
heat a separate saucepan with at least a quart of chicken stock
add some chopped onion to the sauté pan
sauté the onions for a couple of minutes
add 1 cup of rice, stirring to coat with oil
add 1/3-1/2 cup of dry white wine, heated, stir until absorbed
keep adding stock from the saucepan until it is absorbed, one ladle at a time
after 20 mins or so, the rice will be creamy and ready to serve
i usually finish with a bit of butter and some grated parmesan and maybe some fresh ground black pepper.

at this point, you can add any extras you have (i like steamed or grilled asparagus, chopped)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best I've Found, September 17, 2008

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M. Boomgarden "Mike B" (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carnaroli Riso di Molinella (Misc.)

I have to respectfully disagree with the previous review. I've used many risotto rices and this is by far the best I've found. It's flavorful and creamy. I don't deviate much from the recipe on the box, and I find that I always get rave reviews from my guests. Excellent product.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Canaroli Rice, January 17, 2008

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Buon Gustaia "Italian Gourmet" (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carnaroli Riso di Molinella (Misc.)

Carnaroli Riso di Molinella Very disappointing. Did not come out creamy as expected even after adding plenty of chicken broth and stirring for a long time.