Lebanese Rice

Name: Lebanese Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup vermicelli noodles; 2 cups jasmine rice; 4 tablespoons good olive oil or butter; 4 cups of hot water; 1 tablespoon knorr granulated chicken flavor bouillon or 1 teaspoon kosher salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
10
Calories
272 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Lebanese

Lebanese Rice

Deacon Moody

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This Middle-Eastern rice dish, typically known as Lebanese rice, is a classic staple in the Middle East that goes very well with any meal, especially with a fried egg on top or as a side dish for Lemon Chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup vermicelli noodles (broken)
2 cups jasmine rice (unwashed)
4 tablespoons good olive oil or butter
4 cups of hot water
1 tablespoon knorr granulated chicken flavor bouillon or 1 teaspoon kosher salt , to taste

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add vermicelli noodles, and cook, stirring, until dark golden brown. (The butter will foam and froth as the noodles darken). Add rice and chicken bouillon and stir, ensuring the rice is covered in the oil and toast briefly.
Pour hot water over the rice mixture and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow simmering until the water has been absorbed, about 7 to 12 minutes. (Do not lift the lid during cooking) Turn off the heat, and leave the saucepan covered for about 5 minutes.
Uncover the saucepan and fluff it up with a fork. Serve immediately. Pair with our Delicious Braised Beef “Asado a la Olla Asiática”

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How to Store & Re-heat
How to Store & Re-heat
To store: Lebanese rice in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
To reheat: In a microwave-safe bowl, splash 1 to 2 tablespoons of water over the top, cover with a damp paper towel, heat it for 20 to 30 seconds, fluff it up using a fork, and repeat for about 2 minutes or until heated. Alternatively, heat it on the stovetop over low heat until hot, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if needed.
Make-Ahead
Make-Ahead
Make the Lebanese rice up to 4 days ahead and keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Follow the Reheat Instructions above.
Make the Lebanese rice up to 4 days ahead and keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Follow the Reheat Instructions above.
How to Freeze
How to Freeze
Once completely cooled, this Lebanese rice can be frozen in an airtight container or ziplock freezer bags for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator. To reheat, follow the Reheat Instructions above.
Once completely cooled, this Lebanese rice can be frozen in an airtight container or ziplock freezer bags for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator. To reheat, follow the Reheat Instructions above.
To store: Lebanese rice in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
To reheat: In a microwave-safe bowl, splash 1 to 2 tablespoons of water over the top, cover with a damp paper towel, heat it for 20 to 30 seconds, fluff it up using a fork, and repeat for about 2 minutes or until heated. Alternatively, heat it on the stovetop over low heat until hot, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if needed.