Lebanese Vermicelli Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice (long grain, I like Jasmine)
• ½ cup vermicelli
• 1 tbsps. oil (or ghee)
• 3½ cups water
• salt to taste

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the rice well and set aside.

2. 2

   Bring a medium non stick pot over medium heat and add 1 tbsp. of oil. Add in the vermicelli pasta and toss continuously until golden brown, but do not burn.

3. 3

   Add in the rice and sauté for a couple of minutes. Then add in 3½ cups of hot water into the pot, as well as the salt. Adjust the taste.

4. 4

   Cook the rice uncovered on medium low heat until the water has halfway dried out, but not completely dry. Then cover and let the rice fully cook on low heat for about 20 more minutes, folding once half way through.

5. 5

   When rice it done, fluff it up and serve. You can garnish with some toasted nuts and chopped parsley.