The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli

Egyptian rice made with vermicelli, short-grain rice, and olive oil is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner with easy world cuisine.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 21 mins
• Total Time: 31 mins
• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 cup Egyptian rice (short-grain rice)
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.75 cups water
• 0.25 cup 1/2-inch long vermicelli

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add vermicelli; cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour in rice and salt; stir until coated with oil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low. Cook the rice mixture, stirring constantly, until rice turns pasty white, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.

Step 4

Stir water into the rice mixture. Cover; cook until most of the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off heat; let sit until remaining water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.