Creamy Toasted Orzo

• Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Yield: 4 servings

• Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Dry orzo pasta

  • 2½ to 3 cups Chicken stock (kept warm in a small saucepan)

  • 1 tbsp Butter or olive oil (for finishing)

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• Instructions:

  1. Toast the Orzo: Place dry orzo in a skillet over medium heat with no oil. Toast for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant with a nutty aroma.

  2. Simmer Risotto-Style: Keep chicken stock warm on low heat. Add a ladleful of warm stock to the toasted orzo. Stir until absorbed.

  3. Cook Gradually: Continue adding stock ½ cup at a time, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and creamy (~10–12 minutes).

  4. Finish: Stir in butter or oil, season with pepper, and serve immediately.