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arborio rice

British  
/ ɑːˈbɔːrɪəʊ /

noun

  1. a variety of round-grain rice used for making risotto

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Etymology

Origin of arborio rice

C20: after Arborio, a town in N Italy

Example Sentences

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An easy risotto-style dish that uses cheaper long grain rice instead of short grain arborio rice.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2022

When it comes to rice dishes that call for the grains to stick together more, such as rice pudding or risotto made with arborio rice, the advice is split.

From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2022

Step 1 Cook the arborio rice according to package directions, then spread the rice on a baking sheet and set aside until completely cool.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2022

Ahn combines arborio rice and pecorino cheese as deftly as any Italian chef, but makes his risotto singular with the help of dashi instead of chicken stock and diced boiled abalone as the featured attraction.

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2021

He uses arborio rice instead of the usual basmati because he likes the slight chew.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2021