The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli

Name: The Perfect Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 36 min
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 cup 1/2-inch long vermicelli; 1 cup Egyptian rice (short-grain rice); salt to taste; 1.75 cups water

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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.

Recipe by Gamila Salem

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

21 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

36 mins

Servings:

3

Yield:

3 servings

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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

Directions

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.
Reduce heat to low. Cook the rice mixture, stirring constantly, until rice turns pasty white, 3 to 5 minutes.
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
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.

Cook's Note:

Most often, Egyptian rice is cooked with very short vermicelli pasta. If you don't have short vermicelli pasta available, you can break regular long vermicelli into about 1/2-inch pieces.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

330	Calories
7g	Fat
59g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 330
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Sodium 57mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 59g	21%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Calcium 8mg	1%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 69mg	1%

* 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.