risotto
noun
ri·sot·to
ri-ˈsȯ-(ˌ)tō 
-ˈzȯ-
plural risottos
: rice cooked usually in meat or seafood stock and seasoned (as with Parmesan cheese or saffron)
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See: risotto brightened with purple yams, and flaky pastry wrapped around ground pork and other innards, plus a light crunch from diced jicama.
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Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
Classic risotto was traditionally made by Italians in tall, narrow risotto pots.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
Wander the maze of narrow streets in search of the best risotto, the best gelato, or another view of the lake.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Farina will serve wild mushroom and black truffle risotto along with beef ragu, vegan and vegetarian mini lasagnas.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
Instead of simply steaming the orange veggie, try making this creamy take on risotto by swapping pasta for rice.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024
The menu features oysters royale, lobster risotto, and chateaubriand, followed by petite gâteau with strawberry mousse for dessert.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2024
The special menu includes a green salad featuring arugula, baby spinach, radishes, endives, onions, poached peppers, avocado, cucumbers and grape tomatoes, matzo ball soup and braised fish with asparagus risotto and edamame puree.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
Here's a foolproof recipe for mushroom risotto TikTok critic Keith Lee reviewed 2 metro Phoenix restaurants.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
Classic risotto was traditionally made by Italians in tall, narrow risotto pots.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
Wander the maze of narrow streets in search of the best risotto, the best gelato, or another view of the lake.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Farina will serve wild mushroom and black truffle risotto along with beef ragu, vegan and vegetarian mini lasagnas.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
Instead of simply steaming the orange veggie, try making this creamy take on risotto by swapping pasta for rice.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024
The menu features oysters royale, lobster risotto, and chateaubriand, followed by petite gâteau with strawberry mousse for dessert.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2024
The special menu includes a green salad featuring arugula, baby spinach, radishes, endives, onions, poached peppers, avocado, cucumbers and grape tomatoes, matzo ball soup and braised fish with asparagus risotto and edamame puree.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
Here's a foolproof recipe for mushroom risotto TikTok critic Keith Lee reviewed 2 metro Phoenix restaurants.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Risotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risotto. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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