orzo
[ OHR-zoh ]
In Italian this means "barley," but it's actually a tiny, rice-shaped
PASTA, slightly smaller than a
PINE NUT. Orzo is ideal for soups and wonderful when served as a substitute for rice.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.