11.   Grate a little nutmeg over top and continue cooking until all liquid has been absorbed and the dish is tender, not mushy.

12.   In either case, the rice will absorb the liquid too quickly and become dense and weighty.

13.   In this recipe, the Three Milks Mixture is poured over the cooled cake and refrigerated overnight to absorb liquid.

14.   Ladling in of warmed broth a bit at a time as the risotto absorbs liquid.

15.   Ladle in the stock gradually over moderate heat until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is thick, creamy and tender.

16.   Liquid should be absorbed.

17.   Pour over the bread, submerging the bread in the custard so it absorbs the liquid.

18.   Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

19.   Sometimes a cloth absorbs more liquid if it is damp.

20.   Squeeze out as much liquid as possible with your hands, then place the spinach on a pile of paper towels to absorb more liquid.