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.
Keyword: Rice, vegetable oil, vermicelli noodles, white rice
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 12 minutesminutes
Total Time: 17 minutesminutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 1300kcal
Author: Iman
Ingredients
⅓cupVermicelli Noodles
1½cupsWhite Rice
2tb.Vegetable Oil
1tsp.Salt
2¼cupsWater
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.