Vermicelli Rice
Vermicelli Rice
Serve this as a side dish next to Middle Eastern stews.
Serves: 4
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- Soak the rice in double its volume of water for at least 1 hour.
- Drain the rice. Rinse it by tipping it into a bowl, covering with water and swishing around. Drain and repeat 2-4 times, or until the water runs clear.
- Set a medium nonstick stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ghee and vermicelli noodles. Cook, stirring frequently until golden-brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, about another 5 minutes.
- Add salt and 1.5 c plus 3 tbsp water. Give it a quick stir and cover. Allow to come to a full boil, then decrease heat to the lowest setting. Cook for another 20 minutes. Turn off heat and then fluff 10 minutes later.
2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
.5 c vermicelli noodles
1.5 c medium grain rice, like jasmine or calrose
2 tbsp kosher salt
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