Product Reviews and Ratings - Rice - Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag from igourmet

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(based on 15 ratings)

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Italian rice cultivation is concentrated in certain areas of the country, although it is consumed in various dishes throughout the Italy. Carnaroli, considered one of the best Italian rices, is grown in the Piedmont region. Its excellent cooking qualities make it ideal for preparing risottos of the finest quality. Although less well known in the U.S. than Arborio rice, Carnaroli is actually more highly valued by Italian chefs. Try it in place of Arborio the next time you make risotto. You'll be surprised by its super creaminess and recognize why Carnaroli is known as "The Caviar of Rice."

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

5 stars

(based on 15 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Durable(3), Flavorful(8), Fresh(5), Good value(4), Healthy(3)

Best Uses:

Cooking(8)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(7), Health conscious(3)

Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag

By Uncle Whitey

from Hopkinsville, KY on 4/20/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

Seems to have a slightly longer cooking time than Arorio rice.

Terrific for Paella

By Chef Stef from Granada Hills, CA on 11/14/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

I have tried many risottos and this is by far the best for paella. I make an authentic paella in a thin steel pan and over an open fire. This rice can take the heat and makes a terrific soccorat. It also absorbs stock well making for a flavorful dish. This is a very high quality rice and I've been using this brand for years.

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Paella for 12 on the fourth of July

really delious rissoto

By todd

from ozawkie ks. on 7/26/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

risotto

Grande Risotto

By Whaleman

from Denver, CO on 7/16/2008

Pros:

Fresh

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

The very best risotto I have ever made....period!

Creamy!

By chefmimi from oklahoma on 4/23/2008

Best Uses:

For risotto

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

I'm not sure that it's creamier than arborio - i'd have to test a recipe with both side by side... but it was definitely creamy and made a perfect risotto. It did seem to take a little longer to cook...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Risotto by a Batali recipe

By Plecks

from Vegas on 3/23/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Easy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Risotto

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

Wow! Made a batch of risotto using a "tweaked" Mario Batali recipe using mushrooms and asparagus. Used 1 and 1/2 cups of uncooked rice and it took about the full 8 cups of chicken stock. 2 oz of butter and 1/2 cup of igourmet Parmigiano Reggiano to finish.

Outstanding and easy to make. Yes, you have to pay attention for 20-22 minutes but you do NOT have to stir for that entire time. So creamy and flavorful, al-dente but rich and very rice flavored. Having checked other places that offer South American grown at higher prices, I'll stick with this igourmet Italian offering. Will buy again and again!!

Better than Arborio!

By Barbara from Redlands, CA on 1/15/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

best Risotto, Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

This rice holds its shape during the long slow cooking of risotto, much better than Arborio rice.

Risotto

By JCF from southeastern Connecticut on 12/6/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Produced a perfect risott

Cons:

Prefer sealable package

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

Prefer this to the usual Arborio rice.

The only one for Risotto!

By queennie

from d.c. on 10/29/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy

Cons:

Delicate

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

I lived in Italy for 4 years, this is the best, hands down, for authentic risotto! It works well with meats and fruits. A little parmiagiano reggiano, prosecco and summer plums make one delicious meal.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Absolutely the best for Risotto

By Todd

from Lake of the Ozarks, MO on 5/5/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

If you are going to make Risotto - don't even think about Arborio rice.It just doesn't get any better than Carnaroli.I was going to make it one night and ran out, so I went to [...] and ordered 2 more packages and waited for it to come in the mail before I made the dish.

very tasty and creamy

By dave from florida on 2/24/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

with good chicken

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

Soooo gooooood!

By Alex the foodlover

from Fruitland, ID on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

My husband and I became huge Risotto fans after trying this rice! What a great meal!

The Key Ingredient in Authentic Risottos

By Murrey from Branson, MO on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

I do a risotto dish at least once a week. Carnaroli is the KING when it comes to Italian rices. It brings a creamy consistency to the dish like no other arborio style rice can.[...]

Great Risotto

By Foos

from Fairfield Bay, AR on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

Very creamy with a profound nut taste only found in the finest Italian Risotto dishes.

best rissoto

By gourmet chef

from Tucumcari,Nm on 2/22/2007

Pros:

creamy when cooked, High Quality

Best Uses:

rissoto

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Carnaroli Rice 1kg Bag:

I thought aborio rice was good until I tried this rice unbelievable, gets creamy but stays al dente

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