Arroz Carolino das Lezírias Ribatejanas

This Portuguese varietal of rice is fine and tender with a velvety soft texture, and it is especially good at absorbing the flavors and aromas of ingredients it is cooked with. This rice is grown in Salvaterra de Magos outside Lisbon, an area known for its mild, Mediterranean climate.

The weather and soil conditions contribute to a rice with a firmer structure that is less likely to break or disintegrate while cooking. This glutenous rice also gives dishes it is cooked with a smooth and creamy texture.