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== About Arborio rice == |
== About Arborio rice == |
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'''Arborio rice''' is an Italian short-grain rice. It is named after the town of Arborio in the Po Valley, where it is grown. Cooked, the rounded grains are firm, creamy, and chewy, due to the higher amylopectin starch content of this rice variety, thus they have a starchy taste of their own, yet blend well with other flavors. It is used to make [[:Category:Risotto Recipes|risotto]], although [[Carnaroli rice|Carnaroli]] and [[Vialone Nano rice|Vialone Nano]] are more commonly used to prepare the dish. Arborio rice is also used for rice pudding. |
'''Arborio rice''' is an Italian short-grain rice. It is named after the town of Arborio in the Po Valley, where it is grown. Cooked, the rounded grains are firm, creamy, and chewy, due to the higher amylopectin starch content of this rice variety, thus they have a starchy taste of their own, yet blend well with other flavors. It is used to make [[:Category:Risotto Recipes|risotto]], although [[Carnaroli rice|Carnaroli]] and [[Vialone Nano rice|Vialone Nano]] are more commonly used to prepare the dish. Arborio rice is also used for rice pudding. |
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Arborio Rice
About Arborio rice
Arborio rice is an Italian short-grain rice. It is named after the town of Arborio in the Po Valley, where it is grown. Cooked, the rounded grains are firm, creamy, and chewy, due to the higher amylopectin starch content of this rice variety, thus they have a starchy taste of their own, yet blend well with other flavors. It is used to make risotto, although Carnaroli and Vialone Nano are more commonly used to prepare the dish. Arborio rice is also used for rice pudding.