Rice recipe , Pilaf recipe, رز مع الشعيرية، Middle Eastern rice with angel hair pasta (Capellini).

angel hair pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

Soak rice in water for 6 to 8 hours, preferably overnight.

Wash the soaked rice and set it aside.

In a pot, add 1 cup of greek olive oil (about 50 milliliters).

Crush 50 to 100 grams of light and thin spaghetti (called feeder).

Once the oil is hot, add the crushed spaghetti and stir constantly until they turn golden brown.

Add the soaked rice to the pot.

Pour in 2 cups of water and add a desired amount of salt and a generous amount of black pepper.

Lower the heat to medium-low and cook until the water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Once the water has evaporated, remove from heat, cover, and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes.

Serve on a plate, topping with black pepper.

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