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White Rice with Vermicelli Noodles

Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli Noodles

This quick and easy rice dish is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. Vermicelli noodles are cooked until golden brown then tossed with white rice and cooked together for the perfect rice side dish.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Lebanese
Keyword: Rice, vegetable oil, vermicelli noodles, white rice
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 1300kcal
Author: Iman

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup Vermicelli Noodles
  • 1½ cups White Rice
  • 2 tb. Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 2¼ cups Water

Instructions

  • Soak the rice in cold water and rinse until the water runs clear. (About 3-4 times)
  • In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.Add the vermicelli noodles and cook for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
    *Keep your eye on the noodles as they go from perfect to burnt in less than a minute!
  • Add the washed rice and mix together.
  • Add the water and salt and mix until combined.Cook over medium heat until boiling.
  • Once the water begins boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with lid.Cook for 12-15 minutes until fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 1300kcal | Carbohydrates: 288g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2094mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg