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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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Highlights included a fresh, light pea soup; a buttery carrot risotto; tender filets of ostrich, lamb and venison; and a zesty lemon posset.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
It is most often thought of as the starch star of risotto, the classic Northern Italian dish that slow cooks atop the stove — bubble, stir, bubble, stir.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Washing rice removes surface starch; wash for fluffy grains or skip for creamy, starchy dishes like risotto or rice pudding.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Highlights included a fresh, light pea soup; a buttery carrot risotto; tender filets of ostrich, lamb and venison; and a zesty lemon posset.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
It is most often thought of as the starch star of risotto, the classic Northern Italian dish that slow cooks atop the stove — bubble, stir, bubble, stir.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Washing rice removes surface starch; wash for fluffy grains or skip for creamy, starchy dishes like risotto or rice pudding.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for risotto
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“Risotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risotto. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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