what is orzo? a grain?
If ever you need to differentiate for yourselfâor explain the difference to a contrary dinner-goerâjust remember: Rice is rice, while orzo is rice-shaped pasta. Orzo is usually made from white flour, though it can be made from whole-grain flour. Technically, both orzo pasta and rice reside in the grains food group and are categorized as cereal grains. Itâs not hard to see why you might find yourself looking at a box of orzo and wanting to call it rice.