Rice is a staple in our home and this way of making rice is so simple and is nearly a meal on its own with a lot of flavour. This way of making rice is very easy and is a good option for dinner parties because it looks impressive. I've even taught the Fisherman to make it too and he now thinks he is the expert!!! (He makes it better than me now). This rice works very well with hearty dishes like lamb shanks or any dish that has a soupy sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 birds nests of egg noodles or vermicelli
- 1 teaspoon of butter
- Dash of vegetable oil (so the butter doesn't burn)
- Salt to taste
Method:
1. Wash the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove all of the starch. Drain and leave aside
2. Place a small pot on the stove with medium-high heat, crush the egg noodles into the pot and add the vegetable oil and butter. Using a wooden spoon, constantly stir the egg noodles until they start to go golden brown making sure they do not burn. Take the pot off the heat and immediately add the rice to the pot and stir. Add about a half teaspoon of salt and stir back on the heat
3. Add 2 cups of water to the pot and place back on a high heat. Taste the water and if it is not salty enough then add more salt at this point
4. When you see the water just begin to boil cover and place the pot on the smallest burner on the stove and turn on the lowest setting
5. Check the rice about 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Ready to serve!
