Egyptian Rice With Vermicelli

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup dry vermicelli
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 1/4 cups boiling chicken stock

Recipe

• 1 break the vermicelli into 1-inch pieces (or use an arab or indian brand that is already broken up).
• 2 in a wide non-stick skillet, saute onion in oil till translucent, and remove from pan.
• 3 saute vermicelli pieces in leftover oil till golden (this happens mroe quickly than you expect it to).
• 4 add onions back to pan and add rice; stir to combine.
• 5 pour in boiling stock, stir.
• 6 cook over very low heat for about 20 minutes.
• 7 this time will vary depending on the age and type of rice you use.
• 8 if desired, stir in a pat of butter before serving.