Arborio Rice
A kind of rice commonly used in risotto
Arborio rice is a type of rice commonly used in risotto recipes. It can absorb over twice it's own volume in liquid while still retaining an al dente bite.
It is a fairly round and fat grain, with a high level of starch which is released during cooking, giving the creaminess characteristic of a real risotto.
Arborio is grown in the northern Italian regions of Lombardy and Piedmont.
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