A northern Italian rice dish in which short-grain rice is cooked in broth while being stirred constantly until it develops a creamy consistency.
example
Für ein gutes Risotto braucht man Geduld und den richtigen Reis.
For a good risotto, you need patience and the right rice.
Usage tips
Typical verbs
When talking about preparation, the verbs 'kochen' (to cook), 'zubereiten' (to prepare), and especially 'rühren' (to stir) are very typical. Constant stirring is characteristic of this dish.
EXAMPLE
Man muss das Risotto langsam kochen und dabei ständig rühren.
You have to cook the risotto slowly and stir constantly while doing so.
Typical compounds
The name of the risotto is often determined by the main ingredient. This creates new words such as 'Pilzrisotto' (mushroom risotto), 'Spargelrisotto' (asparagus risotto), or 'Kürbisrisotto' (pumpkin risotto).
EXAMPLE
Im Herbst esse ich am liebsten ein cremiges Pilzrisotto.
In autumn, I like creamy mushroom risotto best.
Origin and description
'Risotto' is a word from Italian. In German, it is often described with the adjective 'cremig' (creamy) to emphasize the desired consistency.