@arteteco THANK YOU! YOU GET IT! That's absolutely my experience!

I've always called risotto a 'failed overcooked rice', because I really don't like the taste that much. If I wanted rice sticking together, I'd have gotten lontong instead, at least that's also kinda dry. :P

@trinsec well, maybe it's just 'cause I'm Italian but I love risotto in many variations and kinds!
I've seen it done in some less-than-optimal ways abroad, maybe that is your experience? Like overcooking the rice, or not using broth to cook it. Still, I agree, paella is something different, is not a seafood risotto!