- Pot/Dutch Oven: A versatile piece for even heat distribution suitable for grains, stews, and soups.
- Large Frying Pan (Skillet): Used for browning noodles or rice to add flavor.
- Strainer/Sieve: For rinsing and draining rice or pasta before cooking.
ayer preparation process.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons: Essential for accurate ingredient measurements.
- Mixing Bowl: Used for combining ingredients prior to baking, if required.
- Oven-Safe Dish (Pyrex/Glassware): Ideal for dishes that require a browning step in the oven.
- Microplane Grater: For grating spices and coarsely slicing almonds or other ingredients.
- Wooden Spoon/Spatula: Versatile tools used for stirring, scraping, and mixing.
- Mandoline Slicer (optional): Useful for uniform slicing of vegetables in cooking tasks.
- Digital Scale (optional but recommended): Provides precise ingredient measurements for recipe scaling.
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 cup orzo
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 (4-inch) strips lemon zest
1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California
1 (3- to 4-inch) cinnamon stick
5 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup whole almonds with skins (2 1/2 ounces), toasted and coarsely chopped
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