Egyptian Rice

Elevate your dinner table with the comforting flavors of Egyptian Rice, a hearty side dish featuring fragrant spices and golden-toasted vermicelli. Made with tender short-grain rice, this recipe is enriched with a blend of butter, vegetable oil, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and allspice, creating a warm and inviting depth of flavor. The vermicelli pasta adds a uniquely nutty, crunchy texture that perfectly complements the rice. Simmered in savory chicken broth, this easy yet elegant dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad. Impress your family and guests with this versatile and authentic Middle Eastern-inspired delight—simple to prepare yet rich in taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium-sized pot, heat the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the vermicelli pasta and sauté, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown. Be cautious as it can burn quickly.

Step 4

Add the rinsed rice to the pot with the toasted vermicelli, and stir to coat the rice with the butter and oil.

Step 5

Pour the chicken broth into the pot, then add the salt, ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, and ground allspice. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	841.9 grams (841.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1018

Total Fat 38.70g	50%
Saturated Fat 15.20g	76%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.10g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 3618mg	157%
Total Carbohydrate 144.50g	53%
Dietary Fiber 5.40g	19%
Total Sugars 3.40g
Protein 25.70g	51%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 620mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.8%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 56.2%