risotto
noun
ri·sot·to
| \ ri-ˈsȯ-(ˌ)tō
, -ˈzȯ-\
, -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
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This corn stock can be delicious for the base of a vegetarian soup or a corn risotto or creamed corn. — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, "The best way to cook corn on the cob according to Food Network's Alex Guarnaschelli," 30 July 2019 Mixed cocktails whimsically named (Producer, Screenwriter, Guest Star, Director, and Leading Lady) along with buffet tables of risotto, steak, chicken and fish did the job of warming up the crowd on a chilly night. — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, "The Tribeca Film Festival Opens With The Apollo—Smokey Robinson, Angela Bassett, and Robert De Niro Attend," 26 Apr. 2019 As the evening drew to a close, much later than planned (a telltale sign of a good party), those who weren’t scooting to another show or event dashed through the downpour to nearby L’Avenue for truffle risotto and a nightcap. — Jasmine Contomichalos, Vogue, "Hailey Bieber Played the Hostess with the Mostess at this Year's Americans in Paris Cocktail Party," 4 Mar. 2019 Guests gathered at a buffet-style dinner, which included traditional Texas barbecue — brisket and chipotle barbecue sauce with Texas toast — on one side, and salmon en croute, grilled squash and zucchini and lemon risotto on the other. — Abby Ellin, New York Times, "Renewed Life and Joy After Tragedy," 9 Aug. 2019 For a luxurious lunch break, turn to this rich risotto-like base. — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "Start your grain bowl right with these 5 jazzy rice recipes," 1 Aug. 2019 The $35 entrees include asparagus saffron risotto or fish du jour. — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "8 picks for great meal deals during Fort Lauderdale restaurant months," 31 July 2019 Sea scallops sit on Parmesan risotto; teriyaki salmon, on shiitake sticky rice. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Review: Ocean Prime’s seafood is primo, but pricy," 24 July 2019 After the lunch at which the ads were unveiled Iacocca, a first-generation American son of Italian immigrants, told me his favorite recipe for risotto. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "Lee Iacocca gave people what they wanted, whether they knew it or not," 3 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'risotto.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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risotto
noun
English Language Learners Definition of risotto
: an Italian dish made with rice and often vegetables or meat
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