Rice Pilaf with Golden Vermicelli

== Ingredients ==
* ¾ cup vermicelli, 1" lengths
* 1½ tbsp melted butter
* 1½ tbsp olive oil
* 1½ cups long-grain rice
* 3 cups boiling water or chicken broth
* 1¼ tbsp salt
* freshly ground black pepper or ground cinnamon for garnish
== Directions ==
# In a 2-quart casserole, over low heat, sauté the vermicelli in butter and oil until golden, stirring constantly.
# Be careful not to burn the vermicelli.
# Stir in the rice and fry until glazed, about one minute.
# Add the boiling liquid and the salt and boil for one minute.
# Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until liquid has been absorbed, about 15–18 minutes.
# Remove the pot from the heat, cover and let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
# Sprinkle with one of the spices and fluff with a fork right before serving.
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