Sesame Orzo With Charred Scallions

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons	30ml	Sesame seeds
1 1/2 cups	240g / 8.5oz	Orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Asian sesame oil - plus
1 teaspoon	5ml	Asian sesame oil
2		Scallions - (abt 12) - cut on diagonal
		Into 1" pieces
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

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 5-quart saucepan bring 4 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 saute scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir scallion mixture into orzo and season with salt and pepper.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
COOKING LIVE with Sara Moulton - (Show # CL-9691) - from the TV FOOD - NETWORK

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