Definitions

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  • noun A variety of short-grained rice with a white dot at the center of each grain, often used in risotto

Etymologies

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From the Italian town Arborio

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Examples

  • Weighing in a little late, but another tip: this dish is traditionally made with valencia I think its also called arborio or pearl? rice.

    arroz con pollo | smitten kitchen 2007

  • Carnaroli was the rice I used, but the more usual arborio would work, too.

    Nigel Slater's Nordic recipes 2012

  • I make his paella with arborio and no one notices the difference, even under sustained questioning, although I decide it's slightly chalkier – which could, of course be entirely the power of suggestion.

    How to cook the perfect paella 2011

  • I try his version with arborio, which, as he says, makes the broth "really creamy" – and it's wonderfully thick and comforting.

    How to cook perfect minestrone soup 2011

  • It was only nine thirty, but she was exhausted and wanted to fling herself under the covers, forget about pancakes made out of arborio rice, and perhaps let her mind wander over the hotness of a six-feet-plus guy with blueberry-colored eyes and a slight cleft in his chin.

    The Love Goddess’ Cooking School Melissa Senate 2010

  • My favourite is arborio, cause I'm all into risotto at the moment.

    Archive 2008-11-01 zombietron 2008

  • Mia reported that the broth was simmering Holly was using the easy version of the risotto recipe, which used canned broth instead of marrow, and poured the oil and arborio rice into a butter-coated pan, and when the pan began to sizzle, Mia added the saffron threads, turning the rice a beautiful golden yellow.

    The Love Goddess’ Cooking School Melissa Senate 2010

  • My favourite is arborio, cause I'm all into risotto at the moment.

    Tash Bites zombietron 2008

  • It was only nine thirty, but she was exhausted and wanted to fling herself under the covers, forget about pancakes made out of arborio rice, and perhaps let her mind wander over the hotness of a six-feet-plus guy with blueberry-colored eyes and a slight cleft in his chin.

    The Love Goddess’ Cooking School Melissa Senate 2010

  • Mia reported that the broth was simmering Holly was using the easy version of the risotto recipe, which used canned broth instead of marrow, and poured the oil and arborio rice into a butter-coated pan, and when the pan began to sizzle, Mia added the saffron threads, turning the rice a beautiful golden yellow.

    The Love Goddess’ Cooking School Melissa Senate 2010

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