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Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
This method works particularly well for starchy potatoes like Yukon Golds and russets, which benefit from a quick sear to lock in their texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Add low-carb, fiber-rich foods (like non-starchy vegetables) and consider a multivitamin to reduce the risk of constipation and nutrient deficiencies.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Vitamin B6-rich foods include poultry, fish, beef liver and other organ meats, potatoes and other starchy vegetables, and noncitrus fruits.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 29 Jan. 2026
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
This method works particularly well for starchy potatoes like Yukon Golds and russets, which benefit from a quick sear to lock in their texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Add low-carb, fiber-rich foods (like non-starchy vegetables) and consider a multivitamin to reduce the risk of constipation and nutrient deficiencies.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Vitamin B6-rich foods include poultry, fish, beef liver and other organ meats, potatoes and other starchy vegetables, and noncitrus fruits.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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starchy
adjective
starchier; starchiest
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
starchy foods
2
: consisting of or marked by formality or stiffness
starchiness
noun
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