Name: Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vermicelli broken into one inch pieces; 2 cups long grain white rice; 4 cups water*; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pinch salt; Garnish suggestions - Toasted pine nuts. Toasted almonds. Parsley.

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Step One - Prep: Let the rice soak in cold water for five minutes. Rinse and set aside.

Step Two - Vermicelli: Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the vermicelli rice and frequently stir (almost continuously) till the vermicelli is a dark golden color.

Step Three - Rice: After the vermicelli reaches the desired color, add the rice to the saucepan. Add the water. Let it comes to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Garnish as desired.

Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli

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