Hi all ,

I've just returned home to Wellington from Hawkes Bay where I tried the most delicious Risone/Spinach salad. I didnt get the chance to ask for the recipe as they where all extremely busy. I am wondering has anyone on here got any similar recipes using Risone?

Hi Prue - what is Risone?

Is it Risoni - the Italian pasta shape that is similar to rice, but a little larger?

Yes - it's the rice shaped pasta sometimes known as orzo - BUT where is the Travel Cafe? I live here in H.B. and don't know it!

The Travel Cafe is in Heretuanga Street, opposite Inside Out. It use to be just Tremains Travel Shop, now its a Travel Cafe, kills 2 birds with 1 stone I guess...

The orzo spinach recipe I have is:-
450g uncooked orzo pasta
280g baby spinach leaves finely chopped
225g crumbled feta cheese (I use the cumin & garlic)
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
100g pine nuts
1/2 tsp dried basil (Try with fresh)
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add orzo and cook for 8-10 min or until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a largebowl and stir in spinach, feta onion, pine nuts basil, and pepper. Toss with olive oil, and balsamic vinega. Refigerate, serve cold.
Serves 8. Enjoy!
I have used frozen spinach that has been defrosted and squeezed dry in this recipie, and it has worked well.