Riso Melotti Carnaroli Risotto Rice – 1kg

The king of Italian risotto rice.

Carnaroli is considered the finest rice for risotto prized for its ability to turn perfectly creamy while staying firm at the center. Grown in Northern Italy and cultivated by the Melotti family using traditional methods, this premium rice delivers restaurant-quality results in every dish.

Why Carnaroli Is Special

• Creamy texture, firm bite – absorbs broth slowly without breaking.

• High starch content – creates naturally silky, rich risotto.

• 8mm oval grain – stays al dente even after long cooking.

• More stable than Arborio – wider “perfect cooking window,” easier for beginners and chefs.

Perfect For

• Classic risotto (mushroom, seafood, saffron, asparagus)

• Rice salads

• Paella-style dishes

• Creamy side dishes

• Elegant Italian meals

How to Cook

1. Sauté the rice in butter or olive oil until translucent.

2. Deglaze with white wine.

3. Add hot broth gradually, stirring continuously.

4. Cook 17–18 minutes until creamy but still firm inside.

5. Finish with butter and Parmigiano Reggiano.

(Tip: Do NOT rinse Carnaroli rice the natural starch creates the risotto’s creaminess.)

Ingredients

100% Italian Carnaroli Risotto Rice

Details

• Weight: 2.2 lb (1 kg)

• Packaging: Paper bag

• Region: Veneto, Italy

• Product of Italy

Why We Love It

Riso Melotti Carnaroli is grown in the rice fields of Isola della Scala (Verona), where the Melotti family produces one of Italy’s most respected risotto rices. Every bag guarantees a silky, gourmet risotto worthy of an Italian restaurant.