Roz wa Sha'riyah

Description
Rice with vermicelli

Ingredients

 * 450 g (1 lb) long-grain rice
 * 400 ml (14 fl oz) boiling water
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * 1 tablespoon oil, for frying
 * 50 g (2 oz) 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.
 * 3) Set aside in pan.
 * 4) Wash rice, drain and place in a medium saucepan.
 * 5) Add 400ml (14fl oz) of boiling water, olive oil, salt and cover pan.
 * 6) Boil for 10 minutes, until water has evaporated.
 * 7) Add the cooked vermicelli to the rice by folding in gently, cover and simmer for 10 minutes on very low heat.