Vermicelli Rice

 

Vermicelli Rice


Serve this as a side dish next to Middle Eastern stews.

Serves: 4 Name of image (title of post is fine)  
Cook time: 30 minutes  

Ingredients:

    2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
    .5 c vermicelli noodles
    1.5 c medium grain rice, like jasmine or calrose
    2 tbsp kosher salt
    Instructions:
    1. Soak the rice in double its volume of water for at least 1 hour.
    2. 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.
    3. Set a medium nonstick stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ghee and vermicelli noodles. Cook, stirring frequently until golden-brown, about 5 minutes.
    4. Add the rice and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, about another 5 minutes.
    5. 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.
Vermicelli Rice