Insalata di riso novarese

Insalata di riso novarese is a traditional rice salad originating from Novara. The salad is usually made with a combination of Arborio rice, olive oil, anchovies, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. The garlic and anchovies are cooked in olive oil until the anchovies become mushy. The mixture is removed from the heat, cooled, and poured over cooked rice. The rice is garnished with parsley and sprinkled with lemon juice before it's left to cool, and it's then simply seasoned with salt and pepper to taste before serving.