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Lebanese Vermicelli Rice Recipe
Classic Lebanese vermicelli rice
Course
Side Dish
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
Ingredients
1 ½
cups
basmati or short grain rice
½
cup
of fine vermicelli strands
¼
teaspoon
salt
approx
3
tablespoon
vegetable oil
3
cups
boiling water
Instructions
Wash the rice in a sieve until the water runs clear, drain and set aside
Boil 3 cups of water
In a pot, add the vermicelli with the vegetable oil and sauté for a few minutes until golden making sure you stir all the time
Add the rice and salt to the pot and sauté for another few minutes
Add the boiling water, bring to the boil then down to a simmer
Put on a lid and time for 15 minutes exactly
Once cooked fluff with a fork before serving with your favourite curry or stew.