Buried in Vermicelli Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Buried in Vermicelli Recipe | James Beard Foundation

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James Beard Award–winning chef Ana Sortun included this dish on the menu at her Spice-Inspired Dégustation dinner at the Beard House.

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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
  • pepper
  • 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

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