Arroz egipcio esponjoso (arroz de grano medio)

Ingredientes

• 2 cups Egyptian rice (medium grain, also sub Calrose rice)
• 1/2 cup vermicelli noodles (pasta noodles not rice noodles)
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (substitute water)
• 1.5 teaspoons salt

Preparación

1. 1

   Rinse rice in a bowl of water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes

2. 2

   Heat up the oil over medium heat in a non-stick rice pot

3. 3

   Add the vermicelli noodles and cook them while continuing to stir until the noodles turns golden brown, about 4-5 minutes

4. 4

   Drain the rice and add it to the pot, continue to stir the rice in with the noodles for a few minutes

5. 5

   Add the salt and the broth and mix well a few times

6. 6

   Bring mixture to a boil before covering with a paper towel and a tight fitting lid. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes undisturbed

7. 7

   Remove lid and paper towel, fluff rice with a fork, cover with a lid and let it rest 10 more minutes before serving