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Baldo | Local Japonica Rice From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Baldo | Local Japonica Rice From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Baldo | Local Japonica Rice From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Baldo | Local Japonica Rice From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas

Baldo

 

Baldo rice is a white rice variety grown exclusively in Italy and Türkiye. It is a relatively new variety, first cultivated in 1977 in the Italian Po valley as a hybrid of stirpe 136 rice and arborio rice.


Baldo rice soon became known as the "king of rice" thanks to its exquisite qualities, and it found its way to Türkiye, where it is considered the finest quality rice. Depending on the variety, Baldo rice can come in a long, medium, and short-grain format, although short-grain is most known and used.


It has a buttery aroma and a distinct but not overpowering taste, with pronounced starchiness (Turkish varieties tend to be starchier than the Italian). When cooked, this rice retains its compact shape and chewiness, which makes it a perfect choice for risottos, pilafs, and paellas.

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İç pilav

İç pilav is a flavorful Turkish pilaf made with a combination of rice (often of the Baldo variety), onions, currants, tomatoes, mint, and pine nuts. It ... Read more

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