Ingredients for - The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli

1. Olive oil 1 ½ tablespoons
2. 1/2-inch long vermicelli ¼ cup
3. Egyptian rice (short-grain rice) 1 cup
4. Salt to taste 1 cup
5. Water 1 ¾ cups

How to cook deliciously - The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add vermicelli; cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour in rice and salt; stir until coated with oil.

2 . Stage

Reduce heat to low. Cook the rice mixture, stirring constantly, until rice turns pasty white, 3 to 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.

4 . Stage

Stir water into the rice mixture. Cover; cook until most of the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off heat; let sit until remaining water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.