Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup inch-long vermicelli noodles
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups water

Steps

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the butter or olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the vermicelli noodles to the saucepan.
3. Toast them until they turn golden brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
4. Once the vermicelli is toasted, add the long-grain rice to the saucepan.
5. Stir to combine it with the noodles.
6. Pour in the water or vegetable broth.
7. Add salt to taste.
8. Stir gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
10. Then reduce the heat to low.
11. Cover the saucepan with a lid.
12. Allow the rice to simmer for about 15–20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
13. Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat.
14. Let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to steam.
15. Fluff the rice with a fork, mixing in the toasted vermicelli noodles evenly.
16. Transfer the rice to a serving dish.
17. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
18. Serve the rice as a delicious side dish alongside your favorite Egyptian main courses.