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Fideos & Basmati Rice

This one always impresses the guests. Fideo is a type of pasta that is browned in oil, then cooked in broth and other seasonings. Often found in spanish and some middle eastern dishes.

What you need

  1. 1/4 cup Barilla Plus Thin Spaghetti broken into 1/2 - 1 inch pieces (the Fideos)
  2. 1 cup white basmati rice
  3. 1 shallot, finely minced
  4. 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  5. 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  6. Olive oil
  7. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  8. Salt & Pepper to taste
  9. Fresh parsley leaves, minced

How to make it

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat
  2. Add minced shallot and 1/2 tsp kosher salt and cook until translucent
  3. Add pasta and sauté until browned
  4. Add rice and stir to coat with oil (add more oil if needed)
  5. Cook until rice is opaque white
  6. Add broth, bring to a gentle boil, cover and reduce heat to low
  7. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until all broth is absorbed
  8. Poke several holes through the rice and add pieces of butter
  9. Re-cover and continue over very low heat until butter is absorbed
  10. Taste and add salt & pepper as needed
  11. Fluff and serve sprinkled with fresh minced parsley to accompany meat dishes

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