Kritharoto | Greek Orzo Risotto | Greek Food Recipes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

Start by heating 1/4 to 1/3 cup of Greek extra virgin olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Chop one red onion fairly finely.

Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add 2 mugs of large orzo to the pot, stirring to coat it with the olive oil and onion flavor.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Begin adding water slowly, allowing the orzo to absorb the liquid gradually, similar to the risotto method.

Continue adding water and stirring until the orzo is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Once the orzo is cooked, add 1 cup of pre-graded kefalotiri cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

Let the dish sit briefly to achieve the desired consistency.

Finish with the juice of half a lemon and stir again before serving.

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