The last time I made this recipe was more than three years ago, back in the Netherlands. Let’s see what my friends (Anna, Rachel & Marketa) think of it this time. I can tell you they are brutally honest.
It doesn’t happen often that I like a recipe more than the friends I cook for, but here we are. We all have different tastes.
In terms of ease, I’d rate this recipe as medium. The base is fairly simple, but there are quite a few small steps, like frying the orzo first and then scooping it out of the pan, which make it a bit more involved than expected.
“6/10, feel like the Orzo could have been nicer with some more spices/herbs and vegetables.”
To make the recipe vegetarian, we swapped the prawns for spinach and added a few extra tomatoes.
“6/10. I liked it! Wasn’t sure about the orange skin but that might be just because i am not used to that. And thought the fennels in feta was interesting”
One thing we all agree on is that the fennel and feta combination is really good.
“7/10. The fetta was a great and I liked the fennel seeds I never usually have them. Though prefer risotto to Orzo.”
So, would I make this recipe again? Yes, I think I would, but with a few adjustments. I’d definitely add more vegetables and more spices. For me, it’s really the fennel and feta that make this recipe special.
If you’ve made this recipe, what did you think and what are your adjustments?
Rating: 7.5/10, friends between 6-7/10
Cooking book: SIMPLE or via this link online
Remake or Retire: Remake, but more an inspired version
Leave a comment