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Risotto: meaning, definitions and examples

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risotto

 

[ rษชหˆzษ’tษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food dish

Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish cooked slowly in broth to achieve a rich, smooth texture. It is typically made with arborio or carnaroli rice, which are high in starch, giving the dish its characteristic creaminess without the addition of cream. Various ingredients such as vegetables, meats, and cheeses can be added to enhance flavor.

Synonyms

Italian rice, rice dish

Examples of usage

  • I made mushroom risotto for dinner.
  • Risotto is often served as a main course in Italian restaurants.
  • He stirred the risotto continuously for half an hour.
  • She loves seafood risotto topped with fresh herbs.

Translations

Translations of the word "risotto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น risoto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคธเฅ‹เคŸเฅเคŸเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Risotto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ risotto

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธะทะพั‚ั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ risotto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใ‚พใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท risotto

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ risotto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท risotto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ์กฐ๋˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠุฒูˆุชูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ risotto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rizoto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ๅคงๅˆฉ่ฐƒๅ‘ณ็ฑณ้ฅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rizoto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ risotto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะธะทะพั‚ั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rizotto

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ risotto

Etymology

The word 'risotto' originates from the Italian term 'riso', meaning rice. The dish has its roots in Northern Italy, where rice production has been prevalent due to the rich, fertile lands of regions such as Lombardy and Piedmont. The technique of making risotto is believed to have evolved from the Arabic method of cooking rice with broth, which was adapted by local cooks. By the late 19th century, risotto gained popularity in Italian cuisine, and regional variations began to emerge, each showcasing local ingredients. Today, risotto is celebrated worldwide, known for its versatility and ability to be infused with various flavors, making it a beloved comfort food.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,201 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.