James Silverton said...

> Andy wrote on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:35:48 +0000 (UTC):
>
>>> THe short answer is "think couscous". Both couscous and rice,
>>> as well as barley, will absorb the flavors in the cooking
>>> liquid.
>
>> Orzo would be a better pasta substitute than couscous since
>> it's shaped like rice and will cook up fluffier than couscous.
>
> I like couscous a lot since it is so easy to cook and I like the
> texture. Tho' I enjoy most types of pasta, orzo is not one of them but
> that's a personal opinion of course.


James,

No other pasta gets stuck between my teeth better than couscous!!!

Best,

Andy