orzo

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A chef stirs a pot of orzo on the stove.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of pasta that is shaped like small grains, resembling rice or barley pearls. It is often used in soups, salads, or as a side dish, and is a common ingredient in Greek and Mediterranean cuisines.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • For dinner, we had a delicious lemon chicken soup with orzo.
  • The Greek salad was served on a bed of cold, seasoned orzo.
  • You can substitute rice with orzo in that pilaf recipe.

Advanced Usage

• As a main component: While often used in soups, orzo can be the primary starch in a dish, such as in or baked .
• In various cuisines: Although associated with Greek cuisine (e.g., with lamb), orzo is also used in Italian (), Turkish, and other Mediterranean dishes.

Variants and Related Words

• Risoni: The Italian name for this pasta shape, meaning "little rice."
• Pasta: The general category of food to which orzo belongs.
• Barley: The grain which the pasta's shape traditionally imitates.

Synonyms

• Pasta rice (descriptive term)
• Risoni (Italian variant name)

Related Phrases

• Orzo pasta: A common phrasing to specify the type, though "orzo" alone is sufficient.
• Cooked orzo: Refers to the pasta after it has been boiled.

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Noun

1. pasta shaped like pearls of barley; frequently prepared with lamb in Greek cuisine