risotto

/rɪˈzoʊɾoʊ/

/rɪˈzɒtəʊ/

Other forms: risottos

Risotto is a tasty dish made of short-grained rice that's cooked very slowly while hot broth is gradually added. You might see risotto on the menu at your favorite Italian restaurant.

Risotto is starchy, rich, and flavorful, usually served warm with grated Parmesan cheese and a swirl of olive oil on top. Making risotto isn't difficult, but it does involve a lot of stirring over a relatively long period of time. A basic risotto recipe includes butter, onion or shallot, a little white wine, the short rice that's also called risotto (from the Italian riso, or "rice"), and savory broth. Buon appetito!

Definitions of risotto

1. noun

   rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with grated cheese
   synonyms: Italian rice

   type of:

   dish

   a particular item of prepared food