Like Rice-A-Roni rice pilaf
30 ml (2 tbsp butter), divided
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
250 ml (1 cup) uncooked white rice
175 ml (3/4 cup) broken up vermicelli pasta in 1-inch pieces
500 ml (2 cups) low-sodium chicken broth (or make your own)
125 ml (1/2 cup) water
1 ml (1/4 tsp) thyme
1 ml (1/4 tsp) salt
Pepper to taste
Heat 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add the rice and vermicelli; sauté 4 minutes. Stir in broth, water, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring well. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook about 25 minutes, until the rice and vermicelli are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in the remaining butter and serve.
Source: Winnipeg Free Press, 01/20/2010