risotto

noun

ri·​sot·​to ri-ˈsȯ-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce risotto (audio)
-ˈzȯ-
plural risottos
: rice cooked usually in meat or seafood stock and seasoned (as with Parmesan cheese or saffron)

Examples of risotto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Whether enjoyed with risotto or a flavorful dish that might veer into red wine pairing territory, this Saint Veran is a true pleasure to drink. Lela London, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Mama Pompilio's Kitchen offers a variety of flatbread pizzas and Italian sandwiches as well as the restaurant's signature risotto balls, Italian sausage, meatballs and more. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2024 The resulting dish is a green bean risotto of sorts, with a blackberry and black currant vinaigrette. Jess McHugh, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 As a jazz band provided a musical backdrop, guests enjoyed sensational bites crafted by some of the world's top chefs, who turned fine dining into a one-bite experience with creamy Parmigiano risotto and strawberry cake. Vogue, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for risotto 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from riso rice — more at rice

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of risotto was in 1821

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“Risotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risotto. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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