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Vermicelli Rice Recipe

A delicious savory side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: middle eastern
Keyword: easy rice recipe, egyptian rice recipe, middle eastern, middle eastern rice
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked vermicelli noodles
  • 3 cups long grain rice rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt or to taste

Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, melt butter with the olive oil.
    2 Tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee, 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Add the vermicelli noodles, and cook, stirring constantly just until they begin to brown. Be careful not to let them burn!
    1 ½ cups uncooked vermicelli noodles
  • Add the rice, and sauté for an additional minute, stirring continuously.
    3 cups long grain rice
  • Add the water and salt, and increase the heat to high. Once the water starts to boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover.
    4 cups water, 2 teaspoons sea salt or to taste
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Fluff with a fork or rice paddle.
  • Store in an airitght container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg