Rice with Vermicelli
- Soomaali
- Bariis Shaciiriyo Leh
- Français
- Riz aux Vermicelles
- العربية
- أرز بالشعيرية
By Leila & Abdullahi · ·
As much as we love basmati rice, short-grain rice has its moments. In our home, those moments are becoming more and more frequent these days. In our post for Plantain Stew, we included a recipe for plain, short-grain rice. The rice is sticky but when you pour stew on top, the grains separate beautifully and the firmer texture of the rice is something to be savoured.
When you add toasted vermicelli to the rice, it gives it a nutty taste as well as great visual appeal, taking the rice to a whole new level. We served this rice with our Okra & Green Bean Stew. When preparing this dish, we never use basmati rice or any other type of rice other than Calrose rice. There is nothing preventing you from using basmati rice for this recipe, just as there is nothing preventing you from using spaghetti in your macaroni and cheese.
The first time we had this rice was in Cairo, Egypt. The rice was served with a tomato-based vegetable stew. The rich, red color of the stew contrasted well with the rice, the taste was phenomenal, and the meal simply unforgettable. Etched into memory.
In Ramadan, we have this rice for suhoor (early morning meal before fasting begins). We serve it yogurt and some sugar.
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Ingredients
1 cup = 237 mL · 1 Tbsp = 15 mL · 1 tsp = 5 mL. All are level measurements.
Rice with Vermicelli
Method
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Steps for preparing the rice with vermicelli Wash the rice until the water runs clear, then soak for 15 minutes.
In a pot set over medium heat, add the oil, butter and the vermicelli. Fry while stirring continuously until the vermicelli browns. Do not burn.
Add the drained rice and fry for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
Add the hot water carefully.
Add the salt and stir. Do not stir a lot, or the rice will release its starch and become sticky.
Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes. Do not open the lid during this period.
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waad mahadsan tihiin
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