The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli Recipe). Egyptian rice is a very short grain rice, grown in Egypt. It is not cooked the same way as medium or long grain rice. When cooked, it is supposed to have a fluffy texture, not at all sticky.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 21 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 36 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup 1/2-inch long vermicelli

1 cup Egyptian rice (short-grain rice)

salt to taste

1 ¾ cups water

Easy Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 329.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.5g 11%

Carbohydrates: 59.1g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 7.3g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.1mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Folate: 171.4mcg 43%

Calcium: 8.1mg 1%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 20.8mg 7%

Potassium: 68.5mg 2%

Sodium: 57.1mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 65.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.