White Rice with Vermicelli

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Cooked white rice is a staple food in many cultures. It's a versatile grain that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. When cooked, it has a soft, fluffy texture and a mild flavor. But what will surprise you is that with many stews in Lebanon we prepare white rice too but not any white rice, we prepare it with vermicelli.

Do not forget that it is important to wash the rice because it removes any excess starch so that when you cook it the grains remain separate and remove dust and debris.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings: 8 Servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Lebanese

Calories: 156

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 Cup American rice
¼ Cup Vermicelli
2 Cups Boiling Water
3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Check recipe notes
Pinch Salt

Equipment

1 Bowl
1 Drainer
1 Pot

Instructions

Sauté the Rice:

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Saute the vermicelli until golden brown, add the washed and drained rice, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add Salt:

Stir in salt and give a stir.

Add Water and Simmer:

Pour boiling water over the rice. Cover the pot and simmer on low-medium heat until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.03gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

You can always replace the vegetable oil with you oil of choice such as Olive Oil, and for an extra taste you can use unsalted butter or Ghee instead.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve this rice warm or at room temperature with any stew or with yogurt.

You can check our posted stews such as Spinach Stew, Green Beans 🥰

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