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4/8/14

Rice and Noodle Pilaf


I love rice pilaf, but I've only ever made it from a box.  Well, hey now!  I was recently surprised to find this recipe for a homemade version that looked extremely simple.  Of course, I had no idea what a vermicelli noodle was, but I found it at Whole Foods (and I wouldn't be surprised if regular supermarkets carried them too).  And guess what?  It WAS extremely simple, and it made enough rice to feed a small army (or a family of 4, if you're Carson and I and you stand over the pot after dinner eating the leftovers with a giant serving spoon).  You should make this, it's the perfect side.  I used white basmati rice with a whole grain vermicelli, but you could use brown rice as well.  Add peas, add chicken, a fried egg - the possibilities are endless!  Yum.




Tomorrow: check back for an easy Chicken Piccata.  

6 comments:

  1. vermicelli noodles are in regular stores for sure, often in the mexican aisle because they are used to make fideo, which is freaking delicious! this pilaf looks way good - i'll give it a try for sure.

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  2. Your blog makes me hungry and I love it! You could use orzo for the pasta portion. That's what I use and it's DELISH!

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  3. Anonymous6:09 PM

    Om nom nom I'm chewing on my computer monitor. Tasty but needs more seasoning :( Repost the photo once the flavor has a tad more to it haha.

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  4. I too have only used the box... This looks delish! I like the idea for orzo from Sally too.

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