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Orzo 'fried rice' with Asparagus

Here is a gorgeous fusion recipe mixing Asian flavors with Italian pasta. 
It was nutty, smoky and crunchy - the whole wheat orzo’s chewy texture and crisp stir-fried asparagus married so well. 
Prep Time7 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Whole wheat Orzo pasta
  • 1 cup Asparagus tops
  • 1 cup Baby Corn cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Corn
  • 3 pods Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Chilly paste in oil

Instructions

  • Reserve a few asparagus tops for garnish
  • Start a large wok on high heat
  • Add some Olive oil, add the garlic pods, stir as they turn golden brown
  • Add the veggies - baby corn, asparagus and corn, stirring at high heat to release smoky flavor 
  • Add the cooked pasta, chilly paste and salt to taste - stir fry on high heat to coat completely
  • Garnish with reserved asparagus tops