arborio rice

noun, often capitalized A
ar·​bo·​rio rice | \ ˌär-ˈbȯr-ē-ō- How to pronounce arborio rice (audio) \

Definition of arborio rice

: a short-grain rice that has a creamy texture when cooked and is typically used in risotto

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The superheated gas is then cooled, forming solid pellets about the size of arborio rice. Michael Corkery, New York Times, "A Giant Factory Rises to Make a Product Filling Up the World: Plastic," 12 Aug. 2019 There was nothing extraordinary about it: chicken stock, arborio rice, a couple of spices. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "Lee Iacocca gave people what they wanted, whether they knew it or not," 3 July 2019 Ingredients: Heavy cream, arborio rice, parmesan and asparagus Health rating: 5/10 Taste rating: 10/10 2. Taylor Palmby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Are there healthy food options at Summerfest? Kind of and we've ranked and rated them for you," 5 July 2018 Sprinkle in arborio rice, and stir to toast rice, about 5 minutes. Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, "Cast-iron skillets: The foundation for week-day dinner wonders," 10 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of arborio rice

1976, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for arborio rice

Arborio, village in Piedmont region of Italy

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