Rice with noodles or “RIZ BI SH’ARIEH” is my husband’s absolute favorite type of rice. It is great as a side dish. It can be served with your favorite stew or soup; it can even be served on its own with a great salad. When I first met Will, I had difficulty with getting the noodles just the right color, but I can finally say that I have perfected this dish 🙂
I have included my recipe below. If you haven’t tried it yet, I recommend it. Your guests will definitely be pleased, and they will notice that your rice looks and tastes special. I have decorated this one with carrots but you can serve it plain if you would like. Also, I use olive oil instead of butter….gotta stay Mediterranean Healthy 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice (can use any rice though but basmati is my favorite)
- 1/2 cup fine noodles
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
1. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. Wash and drain the rice.
2. Turn on the stove top and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Fry the noodles for ~ 2-3 minutes until they are a dark golden brown color. Make sure they do not burn.
 3. Add the rice, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, water and stir.Â
5. Cover the rice mixture and boil on medium flame until water is nearly all absorbed. Turn off stove top and leave it covered until rice is dry and fluffy.
6. Enjoy!!!
April 8th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
I love rice and noodles! It also tastes great if you use a little less salt and put some chicken bouillon in the boiling water when cooking. Your decorated rice looks great!
April 9th, 2011 at 8:42 am
When you say ‘noodles’, is that the same as thin spaghetti?
Thx
April 9th, 2011 at 10:52 am
Ooh, I used to make something like this when we were first married. I know my kids would love it…and so cute with your garnishes 🙂
April 9th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Wow Suzy – that looks delicious. Coincidentally, I am just heating some water to make a pot of basmatti rice to go with a chicken curry. I’m so glad I spotted this recipe. I am going to try this right now.
April 9th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Great idea using olive oil! I try and remember to use that as a substitute for butter often as well. I hope you are having a beautiful weekend!
April 9th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
I have had rice and noodle dishes out before, but never really though to do it at home. Does look delicious 🙂
April 9th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
That looks pretty cool. Never would have thought to toast the noodles like that/combine with rice.
April 10th, 2011 at 9:39 am
Sounds intriguing…I’ve never tried rice with noodles. Looks amazing-will try it soon and let you know!
April 10th, 2011 at 10:13 am
Hi Betty- Yes. I used vermicelli noodles.
April 10th, 2011 at 10:13 am
Thats a great idea. Gives great flavor too!
April 10th, 2011 at 10:13 am
Would love to know how it turned out 🙂
April 10th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
I love this side dish….as a lover of all things starchy this would so hit the spot. 🙂
April 14th, 2011 at 11:39 am
My kids love this with plain yogurt.
have you ever had cooked Sh’arieh with sugar for breakfast?? its a yummy weekend treat.
April 14th, 2011 at 11:52 am
yummy!!!! i would love to try that.
April 19th, 2011 at 8:29 am
Mmmm this looks delicious and great presentation! I want to try this myself 🙂 Love your blog!!
April 19th, 2011 at 9:08 am
Thanks Kelly!
April 19th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
This looks delicious and healthy too. Love the flavors!