Orzotto
🇮🇹 A dish from Italy
Orzotto 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.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | pearl barley, broth, onion, white wine, butter, cheese |
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| 🔥Cooking method | slowly simmered and stirred |
| 👅Flavour & style | creamy, savoury, nutty grain texture |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | warm first course or main |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Orzotto come from?
Orzotto is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is Orzotto?
Orzotto 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.