Authentic Lebanese Vermicelli Rice by @cookinwithmima

35 min

4 servings

🍚

190 g

Long-grain rice

🍜

55 g

Vermicelli noodles

🧈

30 ml

Ghee

💧

420 ml

Water

🧂

6 g

Salt

  1. Measure
    • long-grain rice
    • Water

    Measure 1 cup long-grain rice, then rinse it several times under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. Heat
    • ghee
    • vermicelli noodles

    Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup vermicelli noodles.

  3. Toast
    • vermicelli noodles

    Toast the vermicelli, stirring constantly, until it is evenly golden brown. Do not let it burn.

  4. Add
    • long-grain rice
    • ghee
    • vermicelli noodles

    Add the rinsed long-grain rice to the pot. Stir to coat the grains with the ghee and toasted vermicelli.

  5. Add
    • salt
    • hot water

    Add 1 tsp salt and pour in 1 3/4 cups hot water. Stir briefly to combine.

  6. Boil
    • hot water

    Bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat. Let some surface water evaporate.

  7. Reduce
    • long-grain rice
    • vermicelli noodles

    Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook the rice for about 15 minutes.

  8. Step
    • long-grain rice
    • vermicelli noodles

    Turn off the heat and keep the pot covered. Let the rice steam for 10 minutes.

  9. Serve
    • long-grain rice
    • vermicelli noodles

    Fluff the vermicelli rice gently with a fork. Serve hot alongside Lebanese or Middle Eastern main dishes.

Authentic Lebanese Vermicelli Rice by @cookinwithmima

35 min

4 servings

🍚

190 g

Long-grain rice

🍜

55 g

Vermicelli noodles

🧈

30 ml

Ghee

💧

420 ml

Water

🧂

6 g

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Measure 1 cup long-grain rice, then rinse it several times under cold water until the water runs clear.

    🍚long-grain rice
    🧺fine-mesh strainer
    🥄measuring cups

  2. Step 2/9

    Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup vermicelli noodles.

    🧈ghee
    🍜vermicelli noodles
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/9

    Toast the vermicelli, stirring constantly, until it is evenly golden brown. Do not let it burn.

    🍜vermicelli noodles
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/9

    Add the rinsed long-grain rice to the pot. Stir to coat the grains with the ghee and toasted vermicelli.

    🍚long-grain rice
    🧈ghee
    🍜vermicelli noodles
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/9

    Add 1 tsp salt and pour in 1 3/4 cups hot water. Stir briefly to combine.

    🧂salt
    💧hot water
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/9

    Bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat. Let some surface water evaporate.

    💧hot water

  7. Step 7/9

    Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook the rice for about 15 minutes.

    🍚long-grain rice
    🍜vermicelli noodles

  8. Step 8/9

    Turn off the heat and keep the pot covered. Let the rice steam for 10 minutes.

    🍚long-grain rice
    🍜vermicelli noodles

  9. Step 9/9

    Fluff the vermicelli rice gently with a fork. Serve hot alongside Lebanese or Middle Eastern main dishes.

    🍚long-grain rice
    🍜vermicelli noodles
    🍴fork

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Pasta, Fats, Dairy, Seasonings

Ingredients

Long-grain rice, Vermicelli noodles, Ghee, Water, Salt

Notes

Long-grain rice (like basmati, rinsed until water runs clear), Ghee (or neutral oil, coconut or olive works too), Water (hot), Salt (adjust to taste)

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free

Calories

294 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5.5g, Carbohydrates: 53g, Fat: 6.2g, Fiber: 1.1g, Sugars: 0.3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 582mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Potassium: 70mg, Calcium: 21mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B1: 0.17mg, Vitamin B3: 2.6mg, Folate: 95mcg, Vitamin A: 45mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

fine-mesh strainer, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, fork

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Family Meal, Holiday Meal, Potluck

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cookinwithmima

Origin

Cuisine

Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Geographic

Lebanon, Middle East

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fluffy, Tender, Light, Slightly crisp

Flavors

Buttery, Toasty, Savory, Mild

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 4 days (Cool quickly before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 months (Store in freezer-safe airtight portions,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating,Add a splash of water when reheating)