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risotto

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ri·​sot·​to | \ ri-ˈsȯ-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce risotto (audio) , -ˈzȯ- \
plural risottos

Definition of risotto

: 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 And fill up on delicious samples of risotto at the International Risotto Festival on Nov. 10. — Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, "Mix eating and partying with Houston's best fall food events of 2019," 16 Oct. 2019 On the tasting menu was a truffle risotto from Fig & Olive. — Danielle Braff, USA TODAY, "'Fat and happy, that’s my motto:' Scott Conant dishes up decadence at USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience in Chicago," 18 Nov. 2019 One fall dinner featured roasted lamb belly, wagyu beef, and lobster risotto, edited by touches like pickled squash and fermented honey. — Chris Malloy, Condé Nast Traveler, "An Ambitious Culinary Resort Has Landed in Arizona’s High Desert," 30 Oct. 2019 So: a sweet dessert risotto, in this case using the season’s glorious stone fruit, plus some crumbled amaretti cookies and chocolate — which is good for comfort, taste and emergencies. — latimes.com, "Parts unknown," 9 June 2018 The four-course menu will include lemon-ricotta squash blossoms, bay scallops with risotto, lamb loin with fregola and limoncello ice cream with almond cake and berries. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, "Get your wine on with these vino events in South Florida," 29 Aug. 2019 At Tahoe, Ramsay’s signature dishes — beef Wellington, lobster risotto, sticky toffee pudding — will be served in the venue known as the Sage Room. — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, "Gordon Ramsay bringing Hell’s Kitchen restaurant to Tahoe," 29 Aug. 2019 Classic Italian favorites include seafood risotto, braised duck farfalle, and chicken piccata. — al, "Where to get the city’s best Italian and Mediterranean food," 26 Aug. 2019 Use in place of veg broth in risotto, chowder, or polenta. — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, "What You Need to Know to Make the Most of Corn Season," 11 July 2019

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First Known Use of risotto

1821, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for risotto

Italian, from riso rice — more at rice

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The first known use of risotto was in 1821

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7 Dec 2019

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“Risotto.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risotto. Accessed 8 December 2019.

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risotto

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English Language Learners Definition of risotto

: an Italian dish made with rice and often vegetables or meat

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