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Questions Doubts and Requests => Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide => Topic started by: ~Narelle~ on September 21, 2009, 11:18:18 am
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Hi
I have been trying to find Italian arborio rice as recommended in the EDC. At Woolies I can only see Sunrice brand but I swang by a Coles today and they had Riverina (?) brand which said it was from imported rice, but not from where.
So any suggestions as to where I can get some from? I guess a deli wouldn't be a bad start.
TIA
Narelle
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and anyone know a good source for bulk arboria italian or not? I can only find 1-1.5kg in the supermarkets so far and I'm hoping I can source it cheaper in bulk
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Personally....I would say if you are having trouble getting your hands on some Italian (rice that is), just grab whatever Arborio! The brand I use is in a box, with navy blue on it, and is called Riso "Principe". Down at the continental deli they have lots of brands -- but I wouldn't think there would be too much difference as long as it was specifically arborio. The italians seem to be very good at just using whatever is on hand. ;)
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I buy some from a import type of shop, I have much better results with it than with supermarket arborio rice....the grain seems longer and the risotto less gluggy with still a bit of bite to it.; I think anything that has italian on the packet!
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Narelle - get in touch with Fiona H. Vialone nano and carnaroli http://www.aoap.com.au/Content_Common/pr-Grains-Pulses_Ferron-Carnaroli-Rice.seo (http://www.aoap.com.au/Content_Common/pr-Grains-Pulses_Ferron-Carnaroli-Rice.seo) are good varities, the Australian arborio is going to provide a good result, but the Italian is better. Like wines and chocolate - the best is for impressing friends or special meals for yourself.
It will be hard to find Italian arborio varieties in bulk here - possibly Aussie arborio from rice millers ?