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DictionaryrisottoCreamy rice dish
noun

risotto

ri-SAW-toh/rɪˈsɔːtəʊ/

A creamy Italian rice dish cooked slowly with broth.

The creamy risotto sits beside the broth used in its slow preparation.

A shallow pan of creamy risotto with distinct plump rice grains, beside a small saucepan of golden broth and a ladle; gentle steam and a wooden spoon resting in the rice suggest slow stovetop preparation.
Etymology
risottoItalianrice cooked in broth

Italian risotto derives from riso, “rice.” The name identifies the dish by its central grain, while the whole word names the preparation cooked in broth.

In context

Tasty2:31
the rice has just a bit of firmness left in it and the texture is creamy if you can pull the spoon through the risotto and it slowly oozes back in place
How To Cook A Perfect Risotto

More examples

  • Mushrooms give this risotto a rich, earthy flavor.
  • The menu offers two risottos, one with peas and one with seafood.
  • I serve the risotto right away so it stays creamy.

Forms

risotto · risottos

Similar words

pilaf
Rice cooked in seasoned liquid, usually with separate, fluffy grains.
paella
Spanish rice dish cooked in a wide pan, not stirred creamy.