Rice Pilaf with Orzo

Name: Rice Pilaf with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup Baldo rice, rinsed; 2 tbsp orzo pasta; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 cups vegetable broth, heated; 1/2 tsp fine salt

A classic side dish featuring fluffy white rice toasted with golden brown orzo pasta and butter.

35 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup Baldo rice, rinsed
2 tbsp orzo pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1.5 cups vegetable broth, heated
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Soak 1 cup rinsed Baldo rice in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
2

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
3

Add 2 tbsp orzo pasta and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until deep golden brown.
4

Add 1 cup rinsed Baldo rice and stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
5

Pour in 1.5 cups heated vegetable broth and stir in 1/2 tsp fine salt.
6

Bring to a boil, cover tightly, turn heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes.
7

Remove from heat, place a clean paper towel under the lid, and rest for 10 minutes before fluffing.

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Questions

How long does Rice Pilaf with Orzo take?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 15 minutes.

How do I know when Rice Pilaf with Orzo is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until deep golden brown.

Can I skip the soak in Rice Pilaf with Orzo?

Step 1 reads: "Soak 1 cup rinsed Baldo rice in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain thoroughly." Better not. The soak in step 1 hydrates the ingredient so it softens evenly in the time given; skipping it means a longer cook and a less even texture.

Can I make Rice Pilaf with Orzo dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Rice Pilaf with Orzo is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Rice Pilaf with Orzo vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

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