risotto

American

[ri-saw-toh, -soh-toh, -sot-oh, ree-zawt-taw] / rɪˈsɔ toʊ, -ˈsoʊ toʊ, -ˈsɒt oʊ, riˈzɔt tɔ /

noun

Italian Cooking.

a dish of rice cooked with broth and flavored with grated cheese and other ingredients.

risotto British

/ rɪˈzɒtəʊ /

noun

a dish of rice cooked in stock and served variously with tomatoes, cheese, chicken, etc

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Etymology

Origin of risotto

First recorded in 1850–55; from Italian, derivative of riso “rice”; rice

Example Sentences

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A plate of risotto was among the first images shown on the video board in the countdown video as the ceremony approached, followed by the picturesque snowy peaks of the Dolomites.

From Los Angeles Times

They include the stars of the rice world - risotto, basmati and sushi.

From BBC

Parmesan-crusted zucchini spears were enjoyed with baked salmon and a creamy mushroom risotto.

From Salon

Asparagus can be thrown into risotto or pasta to add a hint of meatiness.

From Salon

Fava beans are exceptional in a spring risotto, like this recipe from NYT Cooking that incorporates asparagus and saffron, or pasta primavera, or even a fava bean lemon ricotta dip spread on crostini.

From Salon

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