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Egyptian vermicelli rice

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Egyptian vermicelli rice, from the video
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▶ 4:41
Melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
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  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ cup wheat vermicelli
Add the vermicelli and fry about two and a half minutes, mixing constantly, until it turns a shade of brown.
▶ 4:56
Add the washed and drained rice, mix with the vermicelli and fry about 30 seconds.
▶ 4:56
  • 1½ cup Egyptian rice
  • water
Pour in water or stock to cover the rice by about 1 cm and turn the heat to high.
▶ 5:10
Add the salt and black pepper, mix well and bring to a boil.
▶ 5:10
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook about three to four minutes until the water drops below the rice.
▶ 5:24
Turn the heat to low, replace the lid and cook 20 minutes.
▶ 5:24
Fluff with a fork and serve, or cover to keep warm.