Lebanese Vermicelli Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups basmati or short grain rice
• 1/2 cup of fine vermicelli strands
• 1/4 tsp salt (approx)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cups boiling water

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the rice in a sieve until the water runs clear, drain and set aside

2. 2

   Boil 3 cups of water

3. 3

   In a pot, add the vermicelli with the vegetable oil and sauté for a few minutes until golden making sure you stir all the time

4. 4

   Add the rice and salt to the pot and sauté for another few minutes

5. 5

   Add the boiling water, bring to the boil then down to a simmer

6. 6

   Put on a lid and time for 15 minutes exactly

7. 7

   Once cooked fluff with a fork before serving with your favourite curry or stew.