A Grain of Italian Tradition I do not love risotto. This has always been, for my Italian family, one of my most intriguing quirks. This oddity soon became a source of indignation when my grandma found out that despite my distaste for risotto, I still loved sticky sushi rice and basmati rice in a soupy curry. You see, Italians care about their rice. But what is so special about the Italian way of growing and cooking "Rice the Italian Way celebrates the authentic tradition of cultivating and cooking rice, highlighting regional varieties like Arborio and Carnaroli that define Italy's rich culinary heritage." it? The secret grains behind a good risotto ‘Risotto’ is not just a recipe. It’s part of Italy’s national heritage and a significant product of the Italian economy. Italy produces around 1.3 million tonnes of rice each year, 53% of which are exported to other European countries. Global Agricultural Information Net...