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Lebanese Inspired Rice

Original recipe from Feel Good Foodie
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • ½ cup vermicelli pasta
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • dash cinnamon optional
  • dash parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear. Then transfer it to a bowl, and soak with water for 20 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a medium non-stick pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the vermicelli pasta and cook, stirring frequently until all the vermicelli is a deep golden brown color. Be careful not to to burn it. 
  • Transfer the rice over the cooked vermicelli, and stir to combine and coat the rice with the olive oil. Season with salt and a dash of cinnamon, if desired. 
  • Add 4 cups water and bring the mixture to a boil. The water will reduce in the process. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and cook for 15 minutes.
  • When the rice is fully cooked, remove from the heat and allow the rice to steam for 5 minutes. Then uncover and fluff with a fork. 
  • Serve warm with fresh parsley, and toasted nuts, if desired. 

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