Armenian Rice Pilaf With Raisins & Almonds Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• 5 to 6 tablespoons butter
• 4 to 5 ounces dried vermicelli (or egg noodle)
• 400 grams dry long-grain rice (white, dry 2 cups)
• 1 quart vegetable broth (fat-skimmed, chicken or turkey broth)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (and 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup raisins (coarsely chopped golden or black raisins)
• 1/2 cup green peas (frozen petite peas, optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (fresh)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice