Risotto (/ rɪˈzɒtoʊ / riz-OT-oh, Italian: [riˈzɔtto, -ˈsɔt-]; from riso, 'rice') [1][a] is an Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish or vegetables. Many types of risotto contain butter, onion, white wine, and Parmesan cheese.