Lebanese · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli
25 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
A very common Lebanese side dish served with many mains.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 1/2 cup vermicelli pasta
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups water
Let’s make it
- Melt butter or heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Toast vermicelli until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add rice, salt, and water; bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes, then rest 5 minutes.
- Fluff and serve.
Plain rice pilaf is a kid-friendly base for chicken, vegetables, or yogurt.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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