Lemon Orzo Pilaf with preserved lemon

Method

1. Start by prepping your long-grain rice, olive oil, yellow onion so the cooking goes quickly.
2. Set a wide pan over medium heat and sweat the leeks in a little butter until translucent.
3. Turn the heat up, add the lemon orzo, and cook until deeply browned and aromatic.
4. Fold in the olive oil and season generously; give everything a minute to come together.
5. Off the heat, brighten it up with a drizzle of olive oil and a final crack of pepper.
6. Plate it up while hot and pass extra at the table.