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)

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The menu here is more traditional, with fresh crudos, seafood pastas and risotto, raviolo alla norma (the famous Sicilian dish with eggplant), octopus in a marsala sauce, and lasagna bolognese. Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025 Pots of warm rice, soup, stew, pasta or risotto turn instantly vibrant when finished with herbs. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025 Stir it into risottos of all stripes, make capellini en brodo, or put it to work in a pot of brothy beans. Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2025 This summer the city will host a number of iconic foodie events, including the Taste of London Food Festival (June 18- 22) and Hampton Court Palace Food Festival (Aug. 23-25) where guests can sample a variety of dishes, from rich lobster risotto to decadent sushi pieces. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for risotto

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 29 May. 2025.

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