Mama King's Sizzler Rice Pilaf
This is one of my favorite side dishes with any poultry or fish. I especially like this recipe with our Mama King’s Outback Salmon Recipe. Although the pic above shows the recipe made with Fideo Cortado noodles, I absolutely LOVE to make this with the Orzo pasta. Unfortunately, it is really hard to come by in the small town I live in. So, if you have the chance to pick some up….use the Orzo. 🙂
- 1/4 cup uncooked Orzo Pasta or Fideo Cortado
- 2 Tablespoon butter
- 3 teaspoons chicken boullion (or 3 cubes)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups water
In a skillet, saute raw pasta with butter until browned. Do not let this burn. Remove from heat. Stir in all the seasonings, rice and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Lower temperature to low and let simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Hint: I have also made this in my rice cooker. I just browned the pasta and added it in with my other ingredients. It comes out great.
