Turkish Pilav Rice with Vermicelli

Unusual, satisfying, delicious! They will ask you for more! Turkish rice with vermicelli is also called “pilav”. This dish is served as a side dish for meat or on its own. It is good to complement it with fresh seasonal vegetables.
cook time: 30 min
Gavin Tanner
Turkish Pilav Rice with Vermicelli

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

112
Calories
5g
Fat
15g
Carbs
2g
Protein

Ingredients (2 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Butter 30 g
Water 1.5 cup
Parboiled rice 1 cup
Vermicelli 0.5 cup

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make Turkish rice with vermicelli in a frying pan? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Rinse the rice thoroughly and change the water several times until it becomes clear. Pour warm water over the rice and leave in the bowl for 20 minutes. Then drain the water and place the rice in a colander to drain all excess liquid. You will learn all the subtleties of choosing and preparing rice by reading the article at the end of the recipe. How to choose a frying pan, read the article below the steps.

Step 2

Step 2
Meanwhile, place a piece of butter in a frying pan. Turn on the heat and let the butter melt. Place vermicelli on melted butter. Any small type of “spider web” vermicelli will do. Fry over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until golden brown, the vermicelli should turn light brown. But it is important not to overcook the vermicelli in the pan so that it does not burn and spoil the taste of the dish. Read about vermicelli in the article below the steps

Step 3

Step 3
Add the cooked rice to the frying pan with the noodles. Stir and fry them together for a few more minutes until the rice becomes translucent.

Step 4

Step 4
Then add salt to taste and pour in water. There should be enough water so that it is at the same level as the contents, no more, unlike the process of preparing pilaf. The ratio of rice and water should be approximately 1:1.5. Reduce heat to low. Cover the pan with a lid and leave for 20 minutes, but you need to ensure steam escapes during cooking; you can open the lid slightly. You cannot mix rice with noodles at this time.

Step 5

Step 5
Remove the lid from the pan; the liquid should completely evaporate. Check for doneness, if the rice and vermicelli taste soft, the dish is ready, turn off the heat. If the rice is a little hard, you can add a little water and leave it on the fire for another 5-10 minutes. Then turn off the fire. Place the dish on plates.

Step 6

Step 6
Serve rice with vermicelli to the table as a side dish for meat or as an independent dish. Bon appetit!

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