Creamy Lemon Orzo

A simple creamy orzo dish brightened with Kursat’s Preserved Lemon Paste. The fermented lemon brings a deep citrus flavour and gentle savouriness, making this an easy side dish or light main meal.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

180g orzo
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Kursat's Garlic Paste
500ml vegetable or chicken stock
3 tbsp Kursat’s Preserved Lemon Paste
30g Parmesan, finely grated
2 tbsp butter
Small handful fresh parsley
Black pepper to taste

Method

Start the orzo
Heat the olive oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook gently for 30 seconds.

Cook the orzo
Add the orzo and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for approximately 8–10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the orzo is tender and creamy.

Add the preserved lemon
Stir through the Preserved Lemon Paste and continue cooking for another minute. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Finish
Remove from the heat and stir through the butter and Parmesan. Add a splash of water or stock if the orzo becomes too thick.

Serve
Finish with freshly chopped parsley and plenty of black pepper.