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rice with toasted vermicelli garnished with toasted almonds and chopped parsley on a white plate with a spoon

Rice with Toasted Vermicelli

This traditional Lebanese rice with toasted vermicelli is sooo buttery and delicious, you'll have to stop yourself from eating it straight out of the pot. Make a big batch and serve it as a side throughout the week.
5 from 11 votes
Author: Gladys Soriano
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Lebanese
Keyword: easy, rice
Servings: 4 people
Calories per serving: 254
PREP TIME 5 mins
COOK TIME 20 mins
TOTAL TIME 25 mins

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
  • ⅓ cup vermicelli pasta
  • 1 cup long grain rice, basmati or jasmine rice
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then strain it well.
  • Melt the ghee or clarified butter in a medium pot over medium high heat and add the vermicelli. Stir frequently, toasting the vermicelli until it becomes a deep golden brown.
  • Add the strained rice to the vermicelli and stir together constantly for about one minute, until the rice is fragrant.
  • Carefully add the water as it may bubble and splatter a bit. Add the salt then stir to combine.
  • Let the water come to a boil, then cover with a lid, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and let the rice cook for 18 minutes. Once it's done, leave it covered for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with toasted nuts and chopped parsley, if desired.

NOTES

  • If you have time, soak the rice for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If using an electric stovetop, after the water comes to a boil, you may need to transfer the pot to a smaller burner to prevent boiling over. And after the time is up, remove the pot off the burner and set it aside to rest.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

NUTRITION

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and may vary.
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