Best Kritharaki Me Rize Greek Orzo And Rice Pilaf Recipes

RICE PILAF WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In a large pan with a lid, preheat the pan over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil, onion, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
• Saute the onion until it just begins to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the rice and orzo and cook while constantly stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
• Pour in the broth, give everything a good stir, and bring everything to a boil.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with the lid.
• Cook until the rice and orzo is tender, about 20-22 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, and let the pilaf sit, covered, for 8 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

KRITHARAKI ME RIZE (GREEK ORZO AND RICE PILAF)

Steps:

• Saute orzo in butter in a medium saucepan, until lightly brown.
• Add rice, stir to coat with the butter. Add stock.
• Bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 25 minutes.
• Serve on a platter with grated kefalotiri cheese if desired.

GREEK LEMON PILAF

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
• Add rice and orzo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
• Fluff pilaf up with fork and stir in chopped parsley.

GARLIC, HERB, ORZO AND RICE PLIAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
• Add orzo and rice; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
• Stir in broth and water.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. (Add more water as needed if rice and pasta are not done before liquid is absorbed).
• Stir in the onions, basil, parsley and salt.
• Serve. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan on top if desired.

GREEK RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, saute the onions in oil on medium heat until they begin to soften.
• Add the garlic, mint and pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
• Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, rice and green peas.
• Add the dill.
• Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the spinach is limp and the rice is hot, top with the feta and serve immediately.