Buried in Vermicelli | James Beard Foundation

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds)
• 2 3/4 cups water
• 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads or powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon orange flower water (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 pound dried vermicelli nests
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 teaspoon of confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon demerera sugar
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt