Egyptian Rice
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Egyptian cuisine with this fragrant Egyptian Rice recipe, a comforting dish that combines buttery golden vermicelli pasta and tender short-grain rice infused with warm spices like cinnamon and allspice. Cooked in rich chicken broth, this savory side dish is simple to prepare yet delivers complex flavors that pair beautifully with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or hearty stews. With just 10 minutes of prep and under 30 minutes from start to finish, this spiced rice pilaf is perfect for weeknight dinners or an exotic touch to your family meals. Let your kitchen fill with the irresistible aroma of this Middle Eastern and North African-inspired classic, a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 0.5 cup vermicelli pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium-sized pot, heat the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the vermicelli pasta and sauté, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown. Be cautious as it can burn quickly.
Add the rinsed rice to the pot with the toasted vermicelli, and stir to coat the rice with the butter and oil.
Pour the chicken broth into the pot, then add the salt, ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, and ground allspice. Stir to combine.
Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3618 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.5 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*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.
