Orzotto
Orzotto (Italian pronunciation: [orˈdzɔtto]) is an Italian dish similar to risotto, but made with pearl barley instead of rice. Orzotti are a speciality of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy.[1]
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Place of origin | Italy |
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Main ingredients | Pearl barley |
Similar dishes | Risotto |
The name is a portmanteau of orzo (the Italian word for barley) and risotto. This should not be confused with orzo, otherwise known as risoni, a type of wheat pasta formed into shapes resembling barley grains.[2]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2011-12-07.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Orzotto con Funghi e Rucola". 2011-03-21.
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