Crispy Coconut Orzo with Peas

Name: Crispy Coconut Orzo with Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 can light coconut milk; 2 cups water; 1 2inch piece of ginger, sliced; 3 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt (divided); 2 cups orzo pasta; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 bunch scallions (sliced thin (about ½ cup)); 1 cup frozen peas (thawed); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1/2 a lemon)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Giada De Laurentiis

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Step 1

This recipe originated on an episode of Giada Entertains. Episode: Jade’s After Party.

Step 2

To a medium saucepan add the coconut milks, water, ginger and salt. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add the orzo and stir. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring to prevent sticking. Drain well. Remove and discard the ginger.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and heat another minute. Add the drained orzo and spread out evenly in the pan. Cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes or until the bottom of the pasta is getting browned and crispy. Flip the pasta, add the remaining oil and continue to cook an additional 4 minutes undisturbed to brown the other side. Flip again and brown another 3 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir in the scallions and peas. Cook another 2 minutes to warm through. Finish with the lemon juice. Serve warm.