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Vermicelli Rice
Classic EASY Middle Eastern staple of rice with golden vermicelli, the perfect side dish to so many meals
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 507 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain basmati rice
- 2-3 tablespoon olive oil (enough to coat the bottom of your pan)
- 1/2 cup vermicelli pasta - broke up into inch long pieces (sha3riya)
- 3-3 1/2 cups water
- salt
Instructions
- Soak rice for 10-15 minutes, then strain the water from the rice, rinsing well until water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the vermicelli, and keep stiring constantly until vermicelli toasts and turns deep golden brown. It'll happen fast so keep watching-vermicelli easily burns!
- Once vermicelli is brown, add the rinsed rice to the pot, and stir to combine it evenly with the vermicelli. Add the 3 cups of water. If the water still isn't covering the top of the rice by an inch, add the extra 1/2 cup. Season generously with salt.
- Bring rice/water to a boil- turn up heat if you have to, then cover the pot, and turn heat to low so that mixture comes to a low simmer. Let it cook undisturbed for 15-20 minutes or until the water has all been absorbed.
- Once water has been absorbed, take pan off heat and let it stand undisturbed for 10 minutes, then uncover and fluff with a fork.
- Serve with your favorite dish! Check out above post for some suggestions.
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Notes
- See FAQ for any questions or feel free to comment below !
Nutrition Information
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
99g
(33%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 99g | 33% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.