Rice And Noodle Pilaf With Toasted Almonds

Serves: 2

Santiago Howell

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

40

Spice

60

Sweetness

50

Sourness

48

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Orzo

5.5 cups

Water

Directions:

1

Melt butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium heat and stir in orzo

2

Cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is golden, about 5 minutes

3

Add rice, stirring until coated with butter, then add zest, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper

4

Bring to a boil, uncovered, then cover tightly and cook over low heat until water is absorbed and rice and orzo are tender, 25 to 30 minutes

5

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes

6

Fluff pilaf with a fork and spoon into a bowl, discarding zest, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick

7

Serve pilaf with almonds sprinkled on top

8

Melt butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium heat and stir in orzo

9

Cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is golden, about 5 minutes

10

Add rice, stirring until coated with butter, then add zest, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper

11

Bring to a boil, uncovered, then cover tightly and cook over low heat until water is absorbed and rice and orzo are tender, 25 to 30 minutes

12

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes

13

Fluff pilaf with a fork and spoon into a bowl, discarding zest, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick

14

Serve pilaf with almonds sprinkled on top