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March 16, 2010

Each weekday, we add something new -- and great -- to the shop.

Today: Carnaroli Rice from Gustiamo

Carnaroli Rice Gustiamo

See what other Food52 readers are saying.

  • gluttonforlife
    gluttonforlife
  • AOC
    AOC
  • aargersi
    aargersi
  • mrslarkin
    mrslarkin
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6 Comments

gluttonforlife March 17, 2010
Love Gustiamo! They also stock colatura, one of my secret weapons...
 
AOC March 16, 2010
It's funny I just purchased Acquarello carnaroli rice, we used to use it at the Oak Room. Aged in silos and does not release as much starch as others... I used work with an Italian Chef de partie who explained to me that certain risotto rice are used for different applications to create different textures... he took his rice very seriously!
 
aargersi March 16, 2010
perfect for this week! I prefer carnaroli to arborio ..
 
mrslarkin March 16, 2010
is there a big difference??
 
aargersi March 16, 2010
I think the carnaroli keeps the al dente better while making the creamy in-between-the-grains thing. I learned about it from the chef at a risotto place when I started demanding information on techniques and recipes :-)
 
mrslarkin March 16, 2010
Oh, I'm thinking "roadtrip!"