Vialone Nano Rice, Italian medium rounded short-grain rice from Venetto region, among the finest to make wet ‘soupy’ Risotto.
Vialone Nano absorbs flavors well and absorb a lot liquid, makes a light, creamy risotto without any stickiness. It also can make a great side dish for meat or fish.
Cooking Instructions for plain rice:
- In a sauce pan add 4-5 cups of water or broth / Cup rice, 1 tsp sat (opt), 1 Tbsp butter (if desired).
- Bring to a soft boil, lower the heat, cover with lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, let the rice steamed in the covered pot at least another 10 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
- Fluff with fork, season to taste and ready to serve.
One cup of rice will yield: 3 cups of cooked rice.