Armenian Rice Pilaf
Transport your taste buds to the heart of the Mediterranean with this authentic Armenian Rice Pilaf, a comforting side dish that's both simple and elegant. Delicately toasted vermicelli pasta is paired with fragrant, fluffy long-grain white rice, all simmered to perfection in rich chicken broth for a wonderfully savory and nutty flavor. Enhanced with just the right balance of butter, a touch of salt and pepper, and a garnish of fresh parsley, this classic pilaf is ideal as a complement to hearty mains or as a standalone dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, one-pot recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. Perfect your pilaf game with this time-honored favorite, loved for its irresistible texture and depth of flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 0.5 cup vermicelli pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the vermicelli pasta to the melted butter. Stir continuously for about 2-3 minutes, until the vermicelli turns golden brown, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice with the butter and vermicelli mixture.
Pour the chicken broth into the saucepan and add the salt and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam.
Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer it to a serving dish.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a fresh hint of flavor and color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2302 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.0 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
