Ouzi Salad / Side
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Salads and Sides

Ouzi Salad / Side

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Crisp seasonal garden leaves and fresh vegetables tossed in a vibrant house dressing, finished with toasted seeds and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups medium-grain rice, rinsed
  • • 1/2 cup vermicelli, broken into short pieces
  • • 3 tbsp ghee
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 3 cups chicken stock
  • • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Melt the ghee in a pot and fry the vermicelli, stirring, until golden brown.

2
Phase 2

Add the drained rice and stir to coat every grain in the ghee.

3
Phase 3

Pour in the stock with the salt and pepper and bring to a boil.

4
Phase 4

Cover and cook on the lowest heat for 18 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Rest off the heat, covered, for 10 minutes.

6
Phase 6

Fluff with a fork and serve as a buttery rice side.