LEBANESE RICE WITH VERMICELLI
Steps:
- Rinse the rice well (a few times) then place it in a medium bowl and cover with water. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Test to see if you can easily break a grain of rice by simply placing it between your thumb and index finger. Drain well.
- In a medium non-stick cooking pot, heat the olive oil on medium-high. Add the vermicelli and continuously stir to toast it evenly. Vermicelli should turn a nice golden brown, but watch carefully not to over-brown or burn it (If it burns, you must throw the vermicelli away and start over).
- Add the rice and continue to stir so that the rice will be well-coated with the olive oil. Season with salt.
- Now add 3 1/2 cups of water and bring it to a boil until the water significantly reduces (see the photo below).Turn the heat to low and cover.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes on low. Once fully cooked, turn the heat off and leave the rice undisturbed in it's cooking pot for 10-15 minutes, then uncover and fluff with a fork.
- Transfer to a serving platter and top with the toasted pine nuts. Enjoy!
- 1. You must rinse the rice to get rid of excess starch which causes rice to be sticky (Lebanese rice is not meant to be sticky). Then soak the rice in plenty of water for 15-20 minutes or until you can break one grain of rice by pressing it between your index finger and your thumb. 2.toasting the vermicelli in EVOO as a first step is what gives this rice great flavor. Do not skip this step. 3. If you can at all help it, let the rice rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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Goutam goutam
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, meats, or spices to create your own unique dish.
Makhdom Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to serve for a crowd.
AFG KING FETRAT.? King
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Lebanese food, but this dish was actually pretty good. The rice was flavorful and the vermicelli added a nice texture.
Hossein Muhamad
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The rice was undercooked and the vermicelli was burnt.
Ken Lopez
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice didn't turn out fluffy. It was more like a sticky mess.
Samad Nawaz
[email protected]This recipe was too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra spices to make it flavorful.
Nooshin Hafez
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rice turned out mushy. The vermicelli was also overcooked.
Christiano Ronaldo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it.
Omotayo Mustapha
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I always get compliments when I serve it.
Vicky Voneye
[email protected]This was my first time making Lebanese rice with vermicelli and it turned out great! The rice was fluffy and the vermicelli was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
G E
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it.
xoly colile
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of vermicelli, which added a nice crunch to the dish.
Paswal Paswal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of rice, but this dish was really good. The vermicelli added a nice flavor and texture. I would definitely make this again.
Rubel Editor
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The rice and vermicelli cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.
rodiat dammy
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The rice was perfectly cooked and the vermicelli added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Seka Juma
[email protected]This Lebanese rice with vermicelli was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the vermicelli added a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.