Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup vermicelli, broken up
• 1 cup short or long grain white rice
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a small pan and add the vermicelli.  Cook, stirring constantly until the vermicelli is nicely browned.
3. Add the rice, water, and salt.
4. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes without removing the lid.
5. Remove from heat and, without removing the lid, allow to rest, for 10 minutes.
6. Fluff with a fork and serve.

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