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Armenian rice pilaf

Armenian Rice Pilaf

Buttery rice pilaf is the perfect accompaniment to your special dinners but is simple enough for any day!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Armenian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Uncle Ben's converted rice
  • 1 stick of butter
  • ¾ cup short-cut vermicelli or fideo
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons butter Optional
  • ½ cup almonds slivered (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in pot. Pour vermicelli into pot. Slowly stir and watch the vermicelli carefully so it will brown but not burn. Stir in rice.
  • Warm chicken broth in a separate pot, then add liquid to rice.
  • Add 2 level teaspoons of salt or less. Bring to boil, then turn to very low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Don't stir it while simmering. Then check and see if liquid has cooked out.
  • If desired, make topping. Stir ½ cup slivered almonds with 2 tablespoons butter in a pot and cook until golden. Top rice with almonds before you serve it.
Keyword rice
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