Rice pilaf with orzo pasta

Name: Rice pilaf with orzo pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Pilaf recipes
Ingredients: Long-grain rice; Orzo; Water; Olive oil; Butter; Salt

Recipe from Наталья

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Cooking time: 1 hour

Servings 4

Pilaf is a national Turkish meal made of rice and orzo pasta. The first mention of this recipe dates back to the 13th century. Also this dish is cooked with bulgur, kuskus and others grains. Serve with stewed/grilled vegetables and meat. Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired.

Long-grain rice

2 cups
Orzo

cups
Water

18,5 ounces
Olive oil

1,5 tbsp.
Butter

0,1 pounds
Salt

to taste

Calories

95 kcal
Protein

3.14 g
Fat

2.1 g
Carbohydrates

16.29 g

Soak the rice for 20 minutes, then rinse it.
Heat the frying pan, add olive oil and orzo. Gently brown the pasta.
When the pasta orzo starts changing color, add the butter. Brown until golden brown.
Add the rice to the frying pan and mix well. Then pour water, season with salt. When the water is absorbed, reduce heat to low. Close the lid and simmer for about 15 minutes. Taste if it’s done and remove from the stove.