Roz wa Sha'riyah

Ingredients

 * 450g (1 lb) long grain rice
 * 400ml (14fl oz) boiling water
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * 1 tablespoon oil, for frying
 * 50g (2oz) vermicelli
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

 * 1) Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium frying pan, crush the vermicelli by hand and fry over medium heat for 1 or 2 minutes.
 * 2) When vermicelli becomes brownish, add 150ml (¼ pint) water, cover pan and simmer for 2 minutes. Set aside in pan.
 * 3) Wash rice, drain and place in a medium saucepan. Add 400ml (14fl oz) of boiling water, olive oil, salt and cover pan. Boil for 10 minutes, until water has evaporated.
 * 4) Add the cooked vermicelli to the rice by folding in gently, cover and simmer for 10 minutes on very low heat.