Orzo is an Italian pasta shape which resembles grains of rice. In
fact, the name means “barley” in Italian, and in Italian cuisine, the
word often refers to barley, as in the case of drinks made with roasted
barley. This pasta shape is immensely popular in soups and stews, and it
is also used in Greek cuisine, often to prepare casseroles with orzo,
lamb, and vegetables. Various other orzo dishes are prepared around the
Mediterranean, and some cooks have come up with their own takes on this
pasta at home.Many markets and grocery stores carry orzo in their
pasta section. It can also be purchased fresh from companies that make
pasta, or made at home with the assistance of a pasta extruder.
Traditionally, it is made with semolina wheat, which is very hard,
giving the pasta a hint of a bite. In addition to plain wheat orzo, it
can also be colored and flavored with ingredients like spinach or
tomatoes. When made with soft wheat, orzo has a tendency to fall apart
and turn into mush.
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