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Bowl of Authentic Armenian Rice Pilaf

Armenian Rice Pilaf

Armenian Rice Pilaf is a comforting; traditional dish made with buttery toasted noodles and fluffy long-grain rice simmered in rich broth.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Armenian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup vermicelli fideo noodles
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the vermicelli noodles and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown.
  2. Add the rice and stir to coat it in the butter.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid or stir.
  5. Remove from heat and let the pilaf rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

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Notes

NOTES
  • For drier pilaf, use slightly less broth.
  • For a softer or stickier texture, add a bit more broth.