The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli

The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli

Recipe by Gamila Salem from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 36 Mins.

Ingredients

3

3 servings

  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.25 cup 1/2-inch long vermicelli
  • 1 cup Egyptian rice (short-grain rice)
  • salt to taste
  • 1.75 cups water

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add vermicelli; cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour in rice and salt; stir until coated with oil.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cook the rice mixture, stirring constantly, until rice turns pasty white, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Stir water into the rice mixture. Cover; cook until most of the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off heat; let sit until remaining water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

Nutritional Facts

Per 3 servings

  • Calories: 330
  • Carbohydrate: 59g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Sugar: 1g

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