Pasta in the form of rice

Orzo resembles rice grains in its shape and size. It has a very wide range of uses in the kitchen, as it combines the advantages of pasta and rice and can be a compromise for lovers of tomato soup with rice and for fans of the version served with pasta. Orzo works well in both typical pasta dishes and those that usually feature rice, such as pilaf or stuffed peppers. It is very popular in Greece. It is a classic ingredient in, among others, eggplant casserole or refreshing lemon soup (avgolemono).