Vermiceli Rice

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Vermicelli rice is a popular rice dish made with rice and thin, delicate vermicelli noodles. The rice is first sautéed with onions and the noodles until lightly browned and then cooked in water or broth until tender. The dish can be flavored with a variety of spices, such as cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon, and is typically served as a side dish with meat, chicken or fish dishes.

Vermicelli rice is a common dish in many Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines and can be enjoyed plain or with additions like toasted almonds, raisins, or peas. It is a simple and delicious way to add some variety to your rice dishes.

Vermiceli Rice Ingredients

2 cups vermicelli noodles3 cups medium grain rice4.5 cups of boiling water2 tsp salt3 tbs butter ?4 tbs olive oil

Steps

My ratio is (for every cup of rice it’s 1.5 cups boiling water ).First, soak the rice in water for 1/2 hour .After that wash and strain well .In a hot pot add crushed vermicelli noodles and fry off until they have a golden colour .Add the washed rice on top with the butter and stir through together until the butter has melted through the rice .Add the boiling water and saltBring to a boil for a minuteCover and immediately turn to lowest heat .After 12 minutes , lift cover and let out the steam and then cover again .Turn off the heat and let it sit (FAL FEL ) about 5-8 mins before serving .