Scented Rice with Parsley Root and Orange “Gremolata”

Prettily flecked with parsley greens and orange zest, and studded with parsley root dice, this highly aromatic pilaf can star in a vegetable meal or play a supporting role with grilled fish or poultry. A variation on Italian gremolata, a parsley-lemon-garlic seasoning best known for its part in osso buco, adds a final flavoring burst of fennel and caraway (both parsley relatives). Because parsley root may have either luxurious or sparse leaves, gauge the quantity you need by aiming at about