Which specific type of starch, released from the grain during cooking, is primarily responsible for the creamy texture of a traditional risotto?
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Risotto requires high-starch, short-grain rice like Arborio or Carnaroli. The constant stirring during cooking rubs the starch off the surface of the grains, creating the signature creamy sauce without needing to add cream.
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- What specific starch is rubbed off the surface of rice grains during the stirring of risotto to create its creamy texture?