Rice & Orzo Pilaf
Rice & Orzo Pilaf

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To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have rice & orzo pilaf using 18 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Rice & Orzo Pilaf:
  1. Prepare basic orzo & rice pilaf
  2. Prepare 1/3 cup orzo pasta
  3. Make ready 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed & soaked well)
  4. Prepare 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  5. Prepare 3 cup vegetable broth
  6. Get 1 tsp garlic powder
  7. Prepare 1/2 tsp onion powder
  8. Prepare 1/4 tsp turmeric
  9. Make ready 2 bay leaves
  10. Take 1/4 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
  11. Get 1/4 tsp dried parsley (use up to 1 tablespoon if using fresh parsley)
  12. Make ready 1/4 tsp pepper
  13. Get 3/4 tsp salt
  14. Get 1 tsp nutritional yeast
  15. Make ready 1 tbsp soy sauce
  16. Prepare optional ingredients
  17. Get 2 tsp white miso paste
  18. Make ready 4 oz chopped mushrooms

Bring the water to the boil and cook for the time stated on the packet, or until softened and most of the water has been absorbed by the. We have hundreds of ways with rice - from a classic risotto to quick Chinese fried rice. Find recipes for rice pudding, Thai coconut rice, Mexican rice, pilau rice and lots more. A rice cooker is specifically for rice, whereas an electric steamer is for vegetables and other foods as well.

Steps to make Rice & Orzo Pilaf:
  1. Rinse the basmati rice until water runs clear. Then place the rice in a large bowl of water to soak for 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. Add all of the ingredients except the rice, orzo, mushrooms (optional) and olive oil to a small saucepan. Bring to a low simmer. If using miso paste, add to saucepan and make certain to whisk well.
  3. Preheat olive oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo pasta and sauté until lightly golden. Add drained rice and coat well with the olive oil. Sauté for another few minutes until excess moisture is cooked off and rice has begun to brown.
  4. Add the simmering liquid to the rice and orzo mixture. This should come back to a boil very quickly. Use caution while transferring liquid; it is very hot and has a tendency to splash and sputter. Give a quick mix and cover. Bring heat down to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes to absorb any additional liquid. Then remove the lid, and let the pilaf sit for 5 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
  6. Fluff the pilaf and enjoy!

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