Lebanese Rice Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 3-4 cups chicken stock
• ⅓ cup vermicelli pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter

  salted or unsalted
• 1 small yellow onion

  finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic

  minced or grated
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

• 1 In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, melt the butter over medium-high
  heat. Once the butter is fully melted and starts to foam, add the vermicelli
  pieces. Stir continuously, allowing the pasta to turn a deep golden brown,
  ensuring an even toast and rich, nutty aroma.
• 2 Lower the heat to medium and add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and
  salt. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion
  softens and becomes translucent. This step enhances the flavor foundation of the
  dish.
• 3 Meanwhile, place the rice in a medium bowl and rinse under cool running water,
  swirling with your fingers to release excess starch. Repeat this process four to
  five times until the water runs clear. Drain the rice well to prevent excess
  moisture from affecting the final texture.
• 4 Add the drained rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat each grain with the
  buttery vermicelli mixture. Pour in 3 ½ cups of chicken stock, stirring gently
  to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt if needed.
  Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a boil.
• 5 Once boiling, cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the
  rice simmer undisturbed for approximately 30 minutes. This allows the rice to
  fully absorb the broth while developing a fluffy and tender texture.
• 6 Turn off the heat and remove the lid, letting the rice sit for about 5 minutes
  to release excess steam. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, checking the
  texture. If needed, add additional chicken stock, one tablespoon at a time, to
  moisten the rice to your preference.
• 7 Serve immediately while warm. If preparing in advance, reheat over medium-low
  heat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a few tablespoons of chicken
  stock to restore moisture before serving.

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