Fontana Formiello Carnaroli Risotto Rice 1kg

Arborio absorbs stock without becoming too soft, making it ideal to cook smooth and creamy risottos. This rounded grain rice variety is grown in the Italian Piedmont region, where it has been cultivated since the 15th century. The combination of exceptional climate, soil, landscape and local expertise ensure the quality and uniqueness of this traditional rice variety.

Farro is an ancient grain with a nutty, slightly sweet flavour and a chewy texture. It stays tender and distinct when cooked, deliciously “al dente”. Our farro is hulled to allow faster and easier cooking while leaving much of the bran intact to preserve its nutritional properties and ensure a delightful chewy bite, which will hold even when cold. Use in soups, potages, stews or salads.

A top quality, coarsely ground flour is a must for traditional polenta dishes with meat, mushrooms and tomato-based sauces. Ours is pre-cooked with steam to make it fast cooking while retaining all the goodness and flavour of the original cornmeal.