UNCLE BEN’S® INTERNATIONAL GRAINS® Arborio Rice

Stove Top

1. In large stock pot melt 2 ounces butter. Add 1 cup chopped onion (optional) and saute until tender.
2. Add 1 quart Arborio rice and stir until grains are completely coated.
3. Stir 2 3/4 quarts HOT chicken stock (or HOT water). Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently. Rice is cooked when tender. Rice can be served hot immediately or cooled down and reheated to order as described in Recommended Serving Procedure below.
   
   Recommended Serving Procedure: Transfer arborio to sheet pan and spread to about one inch thick. Cover with plastic wrap and chill completely. To reheat, place required amount of chilled Arborio rice in a sauce pan. Add enough liquid (cream, stock or water) to thin consistency and heat through.

Oven Method

1. In deep half-size steamtable pan, combine 2 ounces melted butter and 1 quart Arborio rice. Stir until rice is coated.
2. Stir in 2 3/4 quarts HOT chicken broth (or HOT water). Cover and bake in 350 F oven for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.
3. Rice can be served hot immediately or cooled down and reheated to order as described in Recommended Serving Procedure.

FOR BEST RESULTS

• For FIRMER RICE, use less water and reduce cooking time.
• For SOFTER RICE, use more water and increase cooking time.
• Stir frequently.