Riso Gallo Originario Rice 1kg | Short-Grain Italian Rice

Riso Gallo Originario Rice 1kg

Riso Gallo Originario rice is an Italian white rice with small, round grains. This short grain rice cooks quickly and develops a soft texture. Its starch helps ingredients bind together in many traditional recipes.

The 1kg rice pack is suitable for family meals and batch cooking. This quick cooking rice needs about 15 minutes, according to published product information. Always follow the preparation directions on the delivered pack.

Italian white rice for savoury and sweet recipes

Originario works well as rice for arancini because its soft grains hold together. It also performs as rice for timbales, where a cohesive texture supports neat slices. Choose it as rice for croquettes when the mixture needs to bind.

The same characteristics make it useful rice for fillings in vegetables or baked dishes. It is also suitable rice for desserts cooked with milk. This versatility distinguishes the short grain rice from firmer long-grain varieties.

Why choose this quick cooking rice?

• Small, round grains
• Soft texture after cooking
• High starch release
• Approximately 15-minute cooking time
• Convenient 1kg rice pack

Cooking ideas

Prepare rice for arancini and cool it before shaping. Use rice for timbales with vegetables, cheese, or your preferred filling. For rice for croquettes, allow the cooked grains to absorb seasoning before forming portions.

When preparing rice for fillings, cook until tender but not watery. For rice for desserts, simmer gently in milk and stir regularly. This Italian white rice becomes pleasantly soft during cooking.

Storage and preparation

Store the unopened package in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from moisture and direct sunlight. Close the pack securely after opening. Check the grains before use and follow the label for storage guidance.

Cooking times can vary with the recipe and equipment. Taste near the end of cooking and adjust carefully. The grains release starch, so stir only as required by the dish.

Browse more staples in our Welaza food collection. General information about rice is available from Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Free delivery depends on the region:
- over 200 AED  for Dubai (paid delivery 40 AED)
- over 300 AED  for Sharjah, Ajman (paid delivery 40 AED)
- over 350 AED  for Fujairah, RAK, Umm al-Quwain (paid delivery 55 AED)
- over 400 AED  for Abu Dhabi, Al Ain (paid delivery 60 AED)

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