risotto

American  

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

noun

Italian Cooking.

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

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risotto British  

/ rɪˈzɒtəʊ /

noun

1. 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”; see rice

Explanation

Risotto is a tasty dish made of short-grained rice that's cooked very slowly while hot broth is gradually added. You might see risotto on the menu at your favorite Italian restaurant. Risotto is starchy, rich, and flavorful, usually served warm with grated Parmesan cheese and a swirl of olive oil on top. Making risotto isn't difficult, but it does involve a lot of stirring over a relatively long period of time. A basic risotto recipe includes butter, onion or shallot, a little white wine, the short rice that's also called risotto (from the Italian riso, or "rice"), and savory broth. Buon appetito!

Example Sentences

Risotto should have some viscosity, but when you plate it on a plate or in a bowl, it should move or flatten a bit — not be stiff or immovable.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2023

Risotto is an iconic Italian dish that I like to say is “for the people.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

“This separation is now complete, and the new center, which has no affiliation with Brookings, is named the Middle East Council on Global Affairs,” said the spokeswoman, Andrea Risotto.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2022

Or treat them like rice, as in Mushroom Oat Risotto With Gruyere.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2021

After this a steaming Risotto, with Scampe, somewhat resembling gigantic prawns.

From The Gourmet's Guide to Europe by Newnham-Davis, Lieut.-Col. (Nathaniel)