RiceSelect Orzo Rice (Orzo Pasta)

Extended Product Description

RiceSelect Orzo is a delicate, rice-shaped pasta made from high-quality durum wheat semolina. Though it resembles large grains of rice, it is actually a pasta traditionally used in Mediterranean, Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern cooking. RiceSelect’s version is known for its firm texture, consistent shape, and ability to absorb flavors beautifully, making it an excellent choice for soups, pilafs, salads, skillet dishes, and creamy one-pot meals.
Its versatility allows Orzo to function as a grain alternative in rice-based recipes while offering the delicate chew and silkiness of premium pasta. When cooked, it becomes tender yet resilient, maintaining its shape without becoming mushy. This makes it ideal for dishes where texture is important, such as cold pasta salads, broths, lemon-herb side dishes, and cheese-forward dishes like orzo risotto (“orzotto”).

Taste & Texture

• Taste: Mild, gently wheaty, neutral, and versatile—designed to complement sauces, stocks, butter, herbs, and Mediterranean seasoning.

• Texture: Smooth, tender, and slightly firm (al dente), with a silky pasta bite that holds up well in hot or cold preparations.

General Ingredients

• Durum wheat semolina

• Water (depending on formulation)