Turkish Rice Pilaf with Orzo
Turkish rice pilaf with orzo is a simple side dish you can serve with almost anything. It calls for only 4 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups Jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in water for one hour before you start cooking to get rid of the excess starch.
- 2
When you're ready to cook, rinse the rice a few times, drain and set aside.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the orzo and cook over medium heat for a few minutes until golden brown and toasted.
- 4
Add the rice and sauté for a few minutes, there is not need for the rice to change color.
- 5
Add in the salt and water. Increase the heat to medium high and bring it to a boil.
- 6
Lower the heat to medium low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- 7
Uncover, wrap the lid in a kitchen towel and place it back on the pot. Cook for another 10 minutes.
- 8
Turn the heat off and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- 9
Fluff rice pilaf with orzo using a fork and serve with your favorite main dish.