Orzo
Orzo
Orzo (/ˈɔːrzoʊ/, Italian: [ˈɔrdzo]; from Italian for 'barley', originally from Latin hordeum), also known as risoni (/'riːsoʊni/; 'large grains'), is a form of short-cut pasta, shaped like a large grain of rice. Orzo can be served alone; as a soup accompaniment; as part of a salad, pilaf, or bake; or used in a casserole.
Etymology
The name orzo is common for this pasta shape in North America, and less common in Italy; the Italian word orzo means barley. The name risoni means 'large rice'. Both names refer to the shape of the pasta, similar to barley or large rice grains.
Usage
Orzo is traditionally used in soups and casseroles, but it can also be used in salads and pilafs. It is often used as a substitute for rice or couscous due to its similar texture and taste. It can be boiled, baked, or fried and can be served hot or cold.
Related Terms
- Pasta: A staple food of traditional Italian cuisine, with the first reference dating to 1154 in Sicily.
- Rice: The seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice).
- Barley: A major cereal grain, commonly found in bread, beverages, and various cuisines of every culture.
- Soup: A primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot, that is made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, milk, or water.
- Casserole: A large, deep dish used both in the oven and as a serving vessel. The word is also used for the food cooked and served in such a vessel.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Orzo
- Wikipedia's article - Orzo
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