risotto
Definition
Noun: A dish of Italian origin consisting of rice cooked slowly in broth, typically until it reaches a creamy consistency, and usually finished with butter, onion, wine, and grated cheese.
Usage
Risotto is an uncountable noun referring to the dish as a whole. It is typically served as a first course (primo piatto) or main course. - For dinner, we had a delicious mushroom risotto. - Risotto requires constant stirring to achieve the perfect texture. - She is an expert at making risotto.
Advanced Usage
- "a risotto": While generally uncountable, the indefinite article can be used when referring to a specific type or instance of the dish.
- He prepared a saffron risotto that was absolutely perfect.
- As a modifier: The word can be used attributively to describe other elements of the dish.
- risotto rice (specifically short-grain rice like Arborio or Carnaroli)
- risotto dish
Variants and Related Words
- Risotto alla Milanese: A classic variant made with saffron.
- Risi e Bisi: A Venetian dish similar to a soupy risotto with peas.
Synonyms
- Creamed rice: (This is a descriptive synonym but not a direct culinary equivalent, as methods differ.)
- There is no direct single-word synonym in English for this specific Italian dish.
Related Phrases/Idioms
No common idioms or phrasal verbs incorporate the word *risotto. It is primarily used in a culinary context.*
Noun
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rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with grated cheese
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