This Middle-Eastern rice dish, typically known as Lebanese rice, is a classic staple in the Middle East that goes very well with any meal, especially with a fried egg on top or as a side dish for Lemon Chicken.
Lebanese rice "Ruz bil shareeyah" is rice pilaf made with vermicelli pasta. This rice can be made with almost any type of rice; adjust the water level and cooking time. We'll show you how to make the perfect fluffy Lebanese rice with this easy recipe.
How to Make Lebanese Rice
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add vermicelli noodles, and cook, stirring, until dark golden brown. (The butter will foam and froth as the noodles darken).
Add rice and chicken bouillon and stir, ensuring the rice is covered in the oil, and toast briefly. Pour hot water over the rice mixture and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow simmering until the water has been absorbed, about 7 to 12 minutes.
(Do not lift the lid during cooking) Turn off the heat, and cover the saucepan for about 5 minutes. Uncover the saucepan and fluff it up with a fork. Serve immediately. Pair with our Delicious Braised Beef “Asado a la Olla Asiática”
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📖 Recipe
Lebanese Rice
Tools
Ingredients
- 1 cup vermicelli noodles (broken)
- 2 cups Jasmine rice (unwashed)
- 4 tablespoons good olive oil or butter
- 4 cups of hot water
- 1 tablespoon knorr granulated chicken flavor bouillon or 1 teaspoon kosher salt , to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add vermicelli noodles, and cook, stirring, until dark golden brown. (The butter will foam and froth as the noodles darken). Add rice and chicken bouillon and stir, ensuring the rice is covered in the oil and toast briefly.
- Pour hot water over the rice mixture and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow simmering until the water has been absorbed, about 7 to 12 minutes. (Do not lift the lid during cooking) Turn off the heat, and leave the saucepan covered for about 5 minutes.
- Uncover the saucepan and fluff it up with a fork. Serve immediately. Pair with our Delicious Braised Beef “Asado a la Olla Asiática”
Notes
- To store: Lebanese rice in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- To reheat: In a microwave-safe bowl, splash 1 to 2 tablespoons of water over the top, cover with a damp paper towel, heat it for 20 to 30 seconds, fluff it up using a fork, and repeat for about 2 minutes or until heated. Alternatively, heat it on the stovetop over low heat until hot, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if needed.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
