Orzo with Fresh Herbs

Orzo looks like fat grains of rice but is in fact made from semolina.

Serves 4

200g (7 oz) orzo

2.3 L (4 pints) water

1½ teaspoons salt

15-30g (½ - 1oz) butter

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Bring the water to a fast rolling boil and add the salt.

Sprinkle in the orzo, cook for 8-10 minutes, or until just cooked.

Drain, rinse under hot water, toss with a little butter.

Season with freshly ground pepper and garnish with some freshly chopped parsley.

Time depends on the type of Orzo.

Orzo with peas

275g (10oz) of Orzo 200g (7oz) peas