>> title: Rice Pilaf
>> category: Rice, Beans & Grains
>> tags: rice, vermicelli, side, stovetop
>> counters: Shawarma Counter, Diner
>> aka: pilaf, vermicelli rice, riz bi sha'riyeh
>> pairs-with: toum
>> servings: 6
>> time: 35 min

>> step: sweat 5 min
Sweat @yellow onion{1%small}(finely chopped) in @unsalted butter{3%Tbs} in a #saucepan{} for ~{5%min}.

>> step: toast 3 min
Toast @&(~1)onion{} with @long-grain white rice{1 1/2%cups}(300 g; rinsed and drained) and @vermicelli{1/4%cup}(broken into short pieces) for ~{3%min}.

>> step: simmer covered 18 min
Simmer @&(~1)rice{} covered over low heat for ~{18%min} with @chicken stock{2 1/2%cups}(590 mL), @bay leaf{1}, and @kosher salt{1%tsp}.

>> step: fluff, fold in
Fluff @&(~1)pilaf{} with a #fork{} and fold in @toasted slivered almonds{1/4%cup}(30 g) and @flat-leaf parsley{2%Tbs}.