Vermiccelli Rice Recipe | Egyptian Food | Allspice Institute

vermicelli pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat vermicelli

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat vermicelli adds fiber, while spaghetti is more accessible.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is cost-effective.

Soak basmati rice in cold water for 30 minutes and rinse well to remove starch.

Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of canola oil in a pot over low heat.

Add vermicelli to the pot and stir continuously until it turns dark brown.

Slowly add the soaked basmati rice to the pot, ensuring it is well coated with oil.

Pour in 1.5 cups of water for every cup of basmati rice added.

Add 2 or 3 bay leaves, half a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of black pepper to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat for 5 minutes.

Lower the heat to the lowest setting, wrap the lid with a towel, and cover the pot to trap moisture.

After 5 minutes, uncover and fluff the rice with a fork, then cover again until ready to serve.

Plate the rice and add the zest of one lemon and lemon slices on the side.

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