Carnaroli
In Italian
Il riso Carnaroli è il riso più pregiato delle varietà di riso prodotto. Atre tipologie di riso sono il riso
Arborio, riso Vialone nano e riso Roma. Il riso Carnaroli appartiene alla classe del riso superfino. Il riso
superfino Carnaroli è un tipo di riso con un chicco ricco di amido amilosio che lo rende molto consistente e
quindi adatto per i risotti poichè perde poco amido durante la cottura. Il riso superfino ha i chicchi grossi
ed allungati e si cuoce in un tempo variabile tra i 16-18 minuti.
In English
Carnaroli rice is a type of short-grain Italian rice sometimes used in risotto dishes. While arborio rice is the
best known type of rice used in risotto, particularly in the United States, many cooks prefer carnaroli.
Carnaroli rice, like arborio, contains more starch than other rice varieties. However, it retains liquid and holds
its shape better than arborio rice and has a larger grain, making for a more textured dish.
Carnaroli is among the more expensive rices used for risotto, and it can be hard to find as well. Italian markets
are most likely to sell carnaroli rice, but other specialty stores or mail order suppliers may carry it as well.
Carnaroli is grown in the Italian towns of Novara and Vercelli, located between Milan and Turin. Though Americans
may know Italian cuisine for its pasta and pizza, rice is extremely important in Northern Italy. In fact, Italy is
the largest producer of rice in Europe.
Risotto made with carnaroli rice can be a side dish or a main dish, depending on the ingredients. In Italy, it is
often used as a vehicle for seasonal vegetables. The extra starch in the carnaroli rice is responsible for the
creamy texture of risotto, so it is important not to wash the rice grains before cooking them. The high amylase
starch content in carnaroli rice allows it to keep its shape while absorbing flavors well and resisting over-cooking.
Carnaroli makes a risotto that is fluffy, but not sticky.
While arborio rice is the most consistent variety, carnaroli rice is best suited to delicate, sophisticated dishes,
such as risottos featuring white truffle or saffron. Though it is a short-grain rice, carnaroli is more elongated
than other Italian risotto rices, giving it a more elegant look and feel. Carnaroli rice is sometimes referred to
as the king of rice. In addition to risottos, it may be used in other gourmet dishes, such as a timbale or a rice
salad.
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