Long-grain rice and toasted vermicelli are simmered in chicken broth in this simple but satisfying Armenian rice pilaf from a family recipe.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
28 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Calories
415 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Soak rice in a bowl of water for 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan.
Step 3
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add vermicelli; cook and stir until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute. Pour into boiling broth. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 4
Season rice with salt and pepper; fluff with a fork.
Ingredients
¼ cup butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
½ cup crushed Italian vermicelli (very thin noodles)
