Subject: Orzo Salad
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Wed Mar 08 2000 - 08:33:59 EST
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FOOD FUNNY :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
I have been told that the phrase "true food funny" is getting a bit
tired, so here is a genuine gastronomic jocularity from reader Athena
Seils:
Winston Churchill was visiting another country. The first evening
there, at the state dinner, he pointed to the chicken entree and said,
"May I have some breast?"
The hostess raised her eyebrows and curtly responded, "Mr. Churchill,
in this country we ask for white meat or dark meat."
"My apologies, Madam, I was not aware of your customs."
The following day, a thank you gift was delivered to the party's
hostess with a large orchid. The following was written on the note:
"I would be obliged if you would pin this on your white meat -- W.
Churchill"
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Myth has it that Venetian explorer Marco Polo brought noodles back
from the Orient with him, but recent studies suggest that some form of
pasta was actually eaten by the ancient Romans, and Marco Polo himself
described "noodles similar to our vermicelli." Mr. Polo can't be
credited with introducing rice to Europe either, but it was none the
less the inspiration for the pasta shape called orzo or riso.
Orzo Salad
2 cups (500 ml) dried orzo or other small pasta
such as acini di pepe, stellini, or ditalini
1/2 cup (60 ml) olive oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
The grated zest of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano, crushed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 carrot, finely diced
1 bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
2 scallions (spring onions), white and green parts,
finely chopped
1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package
directions. Drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside. Combine the
olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper
in a small bowl and whisk to combine thoroughly. Combine the cooked
pasta, dressing, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl and toss to
combine. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 4 to 6.
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