Can You Use Any Rice For Risotto?

Can You Use Any Rice For Risotto? Types of Rice Used in Making Risotto: Use only Italian short-grain rice varieties such as Aroborio, Carnaroli, Vialone, Nano, and Baldo (Arborio is the most commonly found short-grain rice). Short-grain rice has a high starch content and tends to absorb less liquid, resulting in a stickier, more compact