Arabic Rice

Name: Arabic Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup vermicelli noodles, crushed; 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Fluffy long grain rice cooked with toasted vermicelli noodles in a light savory broth.

30 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup vermicelli noodles, crushed
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 cup crushed vermicelli noodles and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
3

Add 1 cup rinsed long-grain white rice and stir for 1 to 2 minutes to coat in oil.
4

Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth and season with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.
5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
6

Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Questions

Can I make Arabic Rice gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup vermicelli noodles, crushed. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Arabic Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Arabic Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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