Orzo vs. Risotto

Orzonoun

A form of pasta the size and shape of grains of rice or barley; often used in soups.

Orzonoun

Pasta shaped like pearls of barley; frequently prepared with lamb in Greek cuisine.

Orzonoun

pasta shaped like pearls of barley; frequently prepared with lamb in Greek cuisine

Orzo

Orzo (, Italian: [ˈɔrdzo]; from Italian for ''barley'', from Latin hordeum), also known as risoni (pronounced [riˈzoːni]; 'large [grains of] rice'), is a form of short-cut pasta, shaped like a large grain of rice. Orzo is traditionally made from white flour, but it can also be made of whole grain.

Risottonoun

An Italian savoury dish made with rice and other ingredients.

Risottonoun

A kind of pottage.

Risottonoun

rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with grated cheese

Risotto

Risotto (, Italian: [riˈsɔtto, -ˈzɔt-], from riso meaning ) is a northern Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish, or vegetables.