Risi e bisi

Risi e bisi is a popular Italian springtime dish consisting of risotto rice, peas, butter, stock, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. The dish is traditionally prepared on April 25 in Venice and the surrounding areas, celebrating the feast of its patron, Saint Mark. If made properly, risi e bisi should have a soupy consistency, so it is recommended to serve it as a course of its own.