Side Dish
Riz - Classic Arab Vermicelli Rice
Riz - Classic Arab Vermicelli Rice is a comforting and quick Arab side dish made by toasting vermicelli and simmering rice in chicken broth. You guys asked for this traditional favorite, and let me tell you, the nutty flavor of the toasted vermicelli and the cozy warmth from the ghee make this dish an absolute must-try. Perfectly seasoned with a simple touch of salt and pepper, it's comfort food at its finest!
Side Dish
Riz - Classic Arab Vermicelli Rice
Riz - Classic Arab Vermicelli Rice is a comforting and quick Arab side dish made by toasting vermicelli and simmering rice in chicken broth. You guys asked for this traditional favorite, and let me tell you, the nutty flavor of the toasted vermicelli and the cozy warmth from the ghee make this dish an absolute must-try. Perfectly seasoned with a simple touch of salt and pepper, it's comfort food at its finest!
The Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- Water, for soaking
- 2 tablespoons ghee or semolina
- 1/2 cup broken vermicelli
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Soak rice in water for at least an hour.
- 2
Once the water runs clear, strain the rice.
- 3
Heat up ghee or semolina in a pot and add broken vermicelli.
- 4
Toast the vermicelli until it's dark brown.
- 5
Add the strained rice to the pot and toast for two more minutes.
- 6
Add chicken broth or water and season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning to ensure it's perfectly salted.
- 8
Once the mixture comes to a boil on medium heat, lower the heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
- 9
Fluff the rice with a fork once it's ready and enjoy.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Soak rice in water for at least an hour.
- 2
Once the water runs clear, strain the rice.
- 3
Heat up ghee or semolina in a pot and add broken vermicelli.
- 4
Toast the vermicelli until it's dark brown.
- 5
Add the strained rice to the pot and toast for two more minutes.
- 6
Add chicken broth or water and season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning to ensure it's perfectly salted.
- 8
Once the mixture comes to a boil on medium heat, lower the heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
- 9
Fluff the rice with a fork once it's ready and enjoy.