risotto

Definition

Risotto is a creamy Italian dish made by slowly cooking rice with broth and often adding ingredients like cheese, vegetables, or seafood.

Usage & Nuances

'Risotto' is a loanword in English, most often used in restaurant or cooking contexts. It refers only to this Italian-style creamy rice dish—don't use it for regular rice. Often paired with ingredients: 'mushroom risotto', 'seafood risotto'.

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