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What is All'onda?

Pronounced /all-OHN-dah/

Definition

All'onda means "like a wave" — the correct loose, flowing consistency for risotto when it is spooned onto a plate.

Tilt the pan: properly finished risotto should ripple and settle flat within a couple of seconds. If it holds a mound, it is too thick.

It thickens on the plate, so finish it looser than looks right and serve immediately in a warm shallow bowl.

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