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Lebanese rice in a grey bowl garnished with parsley
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Lebanese rice recipe

Simple and easy no fuss recipe for rice with vermicelli AKA Lebanese vermicelli rice. No rinsing, no soaking recipe for a quick, easy and fluffy rice each time.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Egyptian, Lebanese, Middle East
Diet: Halal
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (390g) basmati rice., not rinsed. Note1
  • 1 cup (100g) vermicelli pasta.
  • 2 Tablespoons ghee. Note2
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
  • ¾ teaspoon salt or to your personal preference.
  • 3 ¼ cup tap water. Note3

Instructions

  • In a medium pot over medium heat, add ghee and olive oil. Wait for ghee to melt.
  • Add vermicelli pasta and keep stirring until it turns golden brown.
  • Add rice and keep stirring until all rice granules well coated with fat.
  • Add salt and mix then pour water over. Note4
  • Bring the mixture to a full boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and let it cook for 13-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it steam for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove cover, fluff with a spatula and do not use a fork. Note5
  • Serve as a side with your favorite main dish.

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Notes

  • Many recipes call for washing your rice until water runs clear, well I do not. If you wash your rice reduce water by ¼ cup.
  • I love using ghee for this is my thing, you can use butter or extra virgin olive oil.
  • Some people use chicken stock for their rice instead of water as it gives more flavor. For me, I am used to rice this way with only water.
  • Add salt to the rice before pouring in water. This helps the rice absorb salt evenly. Do not add salt after the rice is cooked, rice will be salty.
  • Use a rubber spatula to fluff the rice not a fork. This is a trick I have read recently.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley , toasted pine nuts or leave plain as is.
  • Storage:
    • This rice freezes beautifully for about a month. When ready to use take it out, cover, and microwave for 2 minutes. You can also thaw it, then mix it with a little water in a pot and reheat on stove top. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to a week in a clean container. Reheat the same way with a little water on the stovetop or for 1 minute in the microwave.
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Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg