Looks like rice, but it's pasta. Tricky on the eyes as well as the palate.
I needed something quick to accompany the Honey-Soy Glazed Drumsticks we're having for dinner. I bought a container of orzo a long while ago and since I've been on a kick to use what we have in-house, hunted for an appealing recipe. I came across one posted by Sweet Bird posted on From Whence the Sweet Bird Sang.
When I made Sweet Bird's recipe, I didn't change a thing except replacing fresh basil with dry as I had none fresh, which is a shame. Click the link to see Sweet Bird's recipe and beautiful images.
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup orzo
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tsp dry basil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add chopped onion, cook until softened.
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup orzo
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tsp dry basil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add chopped onion, cook until softened.
Add orzo, allow to brown, approximately 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic, cook an additional minute.
Add chicken stock and dry basil; allow to come to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer.
Cover, simmer for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Fold in Parmesan.
And serve.
Cheesy flavor explosion! And it was funny eating it -- orzo looks so like rice that each bite was nearly shocking when the texture was recognizably pasta. That's awesome! Lactose-intolerant Rodney was just excited about eating something with more than a little sprinkle of cheese.
Cost:
Unfortunately, I only have an estimate: $5. I bought the orzo so long ago that I can't be certain what it cost, but I imagine it wasn't too much. The cheese might have been a bit.
I'll be making this again in the future and eventually will have to buy more orzo. I'll be sure to update, comment or repost then.
Cheesy flavor explosion! And it was funny eating it -- orzo looks so like rice that each bite was nearly shocking when the texture was recognizably pasta. That's awesome! Lactose-intolerant Rodney was just excited about eating something with more than a little sprinkle of cheese.
Cost:
Unfortunately, I only have an estimate: $5. I bought the orzo so long ago that I can't be certain what it cost, but I imagine it wasn't too much. The cheese might have been a bit.
I'll be making this again in the future and eventually will have to buy more orzo. I'll be sure to update, comment or repost then.
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