Orzo with Spicy Sauce Schlussel-Leeds
- 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 jalapeno chilies, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped drained bottled pimiento
- 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.
- 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.
- Just before serving gently stir in additional 1/3 cup warm water and add salt to taste.
- Serve orzo at room temperature.
orzo, chunky peanut butter, asian sesame oil, honey, sherry, whitewine vinegar, lowsalt, cayenne, fresh gingerroot, sesame seeds, water, jalapeno chilies, pimiento
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/orzo-with-spicy-sauce-schlussel-leeds-10026 (may not work)