Orzo with Spicy Sauce Schlussel-Leeds

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

1/3 cup chunky peanut butter

2 teaspoons asian sesame oil

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons dry sherry

1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

2 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce

1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste

1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh gingerroot

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly

1/2 cup warm water plus additional for moistening pasta

2 to 4 fresh jalapeño chilies, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)

2 tablespoons finely chopped drained bottled pimiento

Directions:

1. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook orzo until tender and drain in a colander. Rinse orzo well under cold water and drain well.
2. In a large bowl stir together remaining ingredients until combined well. Add orzo and salt and pepper to taste, tossing well. Chill orzo 2 hours.
3. Just before serving gently stir in additional 1/3 cup warm water and add salt to taste. Serve orzo at room temperature.

By RecipeOfHealth.com