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Lebanese Rice

Lebanese Rice

Camila Benitez
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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Lebanese
Servings 10

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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

How to Store & Re-heat
  • 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. 
Make-Ahead
Make the Lebanese rice up to 4 days ahead and keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Follow the Reheat Instructions above.
How to Freeze
Once completely cooled, this Lebanese rice can be frozen in an airtight container or ziplock freezer bags for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator. To reheat, follow the Reheat Instructions above.
Nutrition Facts
Lebanese Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
272
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
169
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
51
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
0.01
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
18
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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.

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