Turkish Rice with Vermicelli

This is what the recommended vermicelli/fideo should look like.

It's store-bought, pick any brand, any price you like.

Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pot or a deep saucepan.

Stir in the vermicelli/fideo, toast over medium heat and mix frequently.

This is what it looks like when it's ready, you'll know when you feel the flavour. 

Don't go too far, it cooks very quickly.

Meanwhile, measure the rice and wash it 2-3 times.

Add the rice to the toast vermicelli in the pot, stir and cook together for another 2-3 minutes.

Now pour 400ml water in the saucepan, add salt.

Mix well and cook over high heat until it comes to a boil.

Then turn heat down, put the lid on and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.

After that, you'll see how the rice takes in all the water.

Now turn heat off, but don't touch the pot - don't take the lid off, don't stir.

Let it cook like this for 30-60 minutes. It will cook 'passively' in the steam inside the pot and all the flavours will blend.

Before serving, stir well and spread with a big spoon.

It's just wonderful and you can serve it beside a vegetable dish, meat or fish.

Enjoy!