Orzo With Chile And Scallions Recipes

ORZO WITH CHILE AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Cook orzo in a 4-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain orzo in a sieve.
• Wipe pot dry and add oil, then heat over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Add chile and cook, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add white and pale green parts of scallions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes, then add scallion greens and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add orzo, reserved water, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Remove pot from heat and stir in cheese.

SESAME ORZO WITH CHARRED SCALLIONS

Steps:

• In a dry small heavy skillet cook sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes, and transfer to a bowl.
• In a 3-quart saucepan bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain orzo in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain orzo well and add sesame seeds.
• In an 8-inch non-stick skillet heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir scallion mixture into orzo and season with salt and pepper.