Orzo
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About
Orzo is a type of pasta that resembles grains of rice (orzo means "barley" in Italian). Though it looks like rice and is sometimes used as a substitute, it is made from semolina flour.
Information
Other names: Risone, Kritharaki
Translations: 欧尔佐, オルゾー, Орзо
Physical Description
Orzo pasta is a type of pasta which is made in the shape of a grain of rice. Orzo pasta is often about rice-sized, as well. This pasta is very versatile, and it can be used in a range of recipes, with many people consuming orzo in soups. Many markets carry orzo pasta, and several options may be available for consumers to choose from.
Colors: WHITE OR YELLOW
Tasting Notes
Flavors: salty, starchy
Mouthfeel: Crisp and crunchy to soft
Food complements: Pepper
Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december