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This delicious rice and vermicelli recipe adds a Middle Eastern twist to your meals. Cook up some long-grain rice and vermicelli infused with ghee for an aromatic treat that’s sure to please!
Type of Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
How Many Servings?
6 servings
Ingredients:
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| 2 cups jasmine rice | |
| 1 cup vermicelli noodles | |
| 4 cups warm water or broth | |
| 1 tablespoon olive oil | |
| 1 tablespoon ghee or unsalted butter | |
| Dash of salt |
Preparation
1
Prep the Rice
Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear, then soak it in room temperature water for at least 20 minutes. Drain well and set aside—it’s now ready to cook up fluffy and light.
Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear, then soak it in room temperature water for at least 20 minutes. Drain well and set aside—it’s now ready to cook up fluffy and light.
2
Toast the Vermicelli
In the same pot you’ll use for cooking the rice, melt a mix of olive oil and ghee or butter. Add the vermicelli noodles and toast them, stirring frequently to prevent burning. TIP: They brown fast, so keep a close eye for that perfect golden color.
In the same pot you’ll use for cooking the rice, melt a mix of olive oil and ghee or butter. Add the vermicelli noodles and toast them, stirring frequently to prevent burning. TIP: They brown fast, so keep a close eye for that perfect golden color.
3
Combine, Season & Simmer
Once the vermicelli is golden, stir in the drained rice and season with salt. Mix gently with a fork. Add water—typically 2 cups for every 1 cup of soaked rice. Bring it to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat. Let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, and resist lifting the lid—steam is key to perfectly fluffy rice.
Once the vermicelli is golden, stir in the drained rice and season with salt. Mix gently with a fork. Add water—typically 2 cups for every 1 cup of soaked rice. Bring it to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat. Let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, and resist lifting the lid—steam is key to perfectly fluffy rice.
4
Steam, Fluff & Serve
Once the rice is done, turn off the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes to let the steam finish the job. Then uncover, fluff gently with a fork, and serve up your perfectly fluffy Lebanese vermicelli rice. Enjoy!
Once the rice is done, turn off the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes to let the steam finish the job. Then uncover, fluff gently with a fork, and serve up your perfectly fluffy Lebanese vermicelli rice. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
How to Store Leftover Rice with Vermicelli
Leftover rice should be stored in an air-tight container, and it can be kept in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. To reheat the rice, splash some water on top of the rice and place a damp paper towel over the bowl before microwaving to keep the moisture of the rice. Microwave the rice for 20-30 seconds at a time until the rice is warm. You can also heat the rice by putting it in a pan and splashing some water over it. It is crucial to add water to your rice to keep the texture light and fluffy.