Rice Sharia– Rice with fried noodles

Posted September 8, 2015

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This is a common rice served in the Middle East that is usually served with a saucy dish. I watched my mother in law as well as many friends make it and this is how I make it.

Ingredients

2 cups Basmati rice

1 cup sharia noodles, small pieces of vermicelli noodles broken up. In Saudi they have little packages of these type of noodles. I found them at an Arabic food store. My mother in law just broke the noodles up herself.

some olive oil

4 1/2 cups of water

1 tsp. salt or salt to taste

Directions

Using a large pan, put olive oil in pan, add noodles. Fry the noodles being careful not to burn. Stir noodles around to brown them.

When they are done, add water and salt. Bring to a boil, follow package instructions for preparing rice for cooking. Also, if you are using a rice other than Basmati, follow package instructions for cooking and amount of water. Add rice to boiling water, cook 5 minutes on high, then cover rice and turn to medium, cook 10 minutes, turn to low, cook 10 more minutes until done. Stir rice gently so it does not stick.

85 thoughts on “Rice Sharia– Rice with fried noodles”

Posted September 8, 2015 at 5:55 am by Tanushree Ghosh

I have never seen a recipe like this before. Very interesting. Will give it a try soon.

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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 5:55 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  Thanks
  
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Posted September 8, 2015 at 6:00 am by Sadie's Nest

I love rice! The little crunch sounds like a fun way to mix it up!

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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 6:02 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  it ends up not being crunchy at all just a nice little flavor in there
  
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  - Posted September 8, 2015 at 6:04 am by Sadie's Nest
    
    Ok, good to know!
    
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Posted September 8, 2015 at 7:49 am by Vibrant

I have heard of Basmati rice

And Sharia law 😛

Is that where it gets name from?

Best Wishes,

Anand 🙂

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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 7:53 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  I dont think so lol
  
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  - Posted September 8, 2015 at 7:53 am by Vibrant
    
    Hahahah, alright. Then let me know when you come around it 🙂
    
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    - Posted September 8, 2015 at 8:32 am by Lynz Real Cooking
      
      ok 🙂
      
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 8:35 am by Vibrant
        
        🙂
        
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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:10 am by Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser
  
  Basmati rice comes in long grain form is from India and Pakistan, either brown or white rice and is commonly used also in USA. Cheryl
  
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  - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:12 am by Vibrant
    
    I know about Basmati rice. I was wondering why the dish is named ‘Basmati Sharia.’ Thanks for sharing 🙂
    
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    - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:17 am by Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser
      
      Because it is a traditional Arabic (sharia) rice/noodle-no meat dish! Glad to help.
      
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:20 am by Vibrant
        
        So Sharia means Arabic? Or Pure, like Kosher for Jews?
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:24 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        no sorry it is just the kind of noodle! Sorry Anand I wasn’t sure what you were asking, I am not thinking today!! It is just a noodle I think!
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:28 am by Vibrant
        
        It’s alright. Cheryl answered that for me. 🙂
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:30 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        I just call it rice sharia and don’t know great arabic so for me didn’t much think about it!
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:32 am by Vibrant
        
        Okey dokey Lynz 🙂
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:04 am by Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser
        
        It would appear our Jewish folks like their Kosher. Greeks like Mediterranean fare. What is great is that we can share all types of recipes with each other no matter where it originates from.
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:11 am by Vibrant
        
        Yes you are right my friend 🙂
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:14 am by Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser
        
        Have a wonderful day!!!
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:16 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        you too!
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:17 am by Vibrant
        
        Cheers.
        Love and light ❤
        
        Anand
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:18 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        Thanks dear!
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:20 am by Vibrant
        
        Welcos to amigos 🙂
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:17 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        oh yes it is so awesome!
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:25 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        It is the vermicelli
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:02 am by Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser
        
        Exactly-with the basmati!
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:27 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        thanks dear!
        
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    - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:25 am by Lynz Real Cooking
      
      ok it is just rice basically with little noodles in it that are broken up vermicelli noodles
      
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:28 am by Vibrant
        
        Ok, I get it. Thanks 🙂
        
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    - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:26 am by Lynz Real Cooking
      
      ok sorry I looked and it means little noodles! so just rice with little fried noodles in it
      
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:29 am by Vibrant
        
        See, I am not going to forget about this dish in next 20 years 🙂
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:30 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        I hope not Anand!!!
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:32 am by Vibrant
        
        Yes, see we are such good friends. Though our friendship is not based on cooking. I know nothing about cokking lol 😀
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:38 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        ha ha 🙂
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:16 am by Vibrant
        
        😀
        
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Posted September 8, 2015 at 8:50 am by What's Bec Cooking

This looks yummy Lynz! 🙂

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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 8:50 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  Thanks Bec!
  
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Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:07 am by Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

Nice way to serve noodles/rice combo!!!

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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:30 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  yes it is different!
  
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Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:47 am by omtatjuan3

Sharia rice.. Doesn’t Sharia mean laws of sorts…

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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:50 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  something different, I don’t know arabic well but just the slightest letter changes everything! That is a word for laws yes, but these are noodles ha ha
  
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  - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:51 am by omtatjuan3
    
    Noodle Law then so be it. Tell me you have recipes for cooling down during a hot day….?
    
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    - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:52 am by Lynz Real Cooking
      
      ha ha yes love it Juan! I think the salads are always good!
      
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:54 am by omtatjuan3
        
        Let me rephrase that statement, anything cool that doesn’t have yogurt of any sort in it… You can drive me away with yogurt…
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:18 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        ha ha not sure will have to think, but any of the salads are yummy when it’s hot
        
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Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:18 am by Snapshotsincursive

I’ve had something like this with chicken chunks mixed in. Would that work?

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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:31 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  I am not sure but you are an awesome cook so I am sure you can add stuff! lol
  
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  - Posted September 8, 2015 at 3:09 pm by Snapshotsincursive
    
    You give me such high praise. 🍓
    
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    - Posted September 8, 2015 at 3:36 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
      
      well you are quite amazing honestly! I love your photos and recipes quite lovely!
      
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 3:49 pm by Snapshotsincursive
        
        I am humbled. Thank you. 🍓
        
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      - Posted September 8, 2015 at 3:49 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        you are one sweet lady Gail!
        
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Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:38 am by lifeconfusions

This such a unique recipe , can we use any other kinds of noodle here too?

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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 12:50 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  I think so, this is just the traditional type
  
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Posted September 8, 2015 at 4:12 pm by purpleslobinrecovery

Sounds yummy, Lynn.

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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 4:23 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  Thanks!
  
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  - Posted September 9, 2015 at 12:17 pm by purpleslobinrecovery
    
    Welcome.
    
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Posted September 8, 2015 at 6:04 pm by Cooking For The Time Challenged

This is one of those recipes that I have seen in a mix or out of a box but never homemade. Thank you!

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- Posted September 8, 2015 at 6:09 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  Glad you like it!
  
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  - Posted September 8, 2015 at 6:30 pm by Cooking For The Time Challenged
    
    It is completely different when made from scratch.
    
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    - Posted September 8, 2015 at 6:30 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
      
      yes
      
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    - Posted September 8, 2015 at 6:31 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
      
      either one is fine! I might go back and put that it is easier to understand! Thanks dear!
      
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Posted September 8, 2015 at 10:14 pm by burntbutterbakery

This sounds great for when you’re bored of just rice! My boyfriend is obsessed with finding a dish he ate in Egypt, it was a mix of rice, noodles and lentils, he said they ate it with almost every meal. Do you have any idea what it could be? I’d love to make it for him someday.

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Posted September 8, 2015 at 11:38 pm by satabdi

Very interesting recipe. I have no idea that there is some dish like this. Thanks for sharing it. I will definitely try to prepare this dish.

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- Posted September 9, 2015 at 4:41 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  thanks!
  
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Posted September 9, 2015 at 3:20 am by CHCooks

Looks very nice Lynz 🙂

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- Posted September 9, 2015 at 4:35 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  Thanks!
  
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Posted September 9, 2015 at 3:40 am by Afrika Bohemian

Should try this, I do not cook basmati rice much but this I want to give a try. Thanks for the inspiration

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- Posted September 9, 2015 at 4:35 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  Glad you liked it!
  
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Posted September 9, 2015 at 11:09 am by Nena

My husband is from Colombia and his family eats rice like this often. So delicious!

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- Posted September 9, 2015 at 11:10 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  really nice!
  
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Posted September 9, 2015 at 5:20 pm by Lana-Once Upon a Spice

A must try! Reminiscent of Rice a Roni, but no need for a box! Brilliant!

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- Posted September 9, 2015 at 5:22 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  ha ha yes!
  
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Posted September 10, 2015 at 7:14 am by faburlifekhloe

Interesting combo! I have never tried a mix of rice and noddles together. I think it will create quite an interesting texture 😉

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- Posted September 10, 2015 at 7:29 am by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  Well the noodles are soft so it really just adds looks ha ha and flavor!
  
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  - Posted September 10, 2015 at 7:44 am by faburlifekhloe
    
    I love how creative you are 🙂
    
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    - Posted September 10, 2015 at 8:54 am by Lynz Real Cooking
      
      Thanks living over seas for so long I learned allot of recipes!
      
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      - Posted September 10, 2015 at 9:08 am by faburlifekhloe
        
        Sure the seas give you great inspiration!!!😉
        
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      - Posted September 10, 2015 at 9:13 am by Lynz Real Cooking
        
        yes
        
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Posted September 12, 2015 at 1:55 pm by rangewriter

This looks fascinating. I love that you address the prospect of using a rice other than basmati…although I do love basmati also.

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- Posted September 12, 2015 at 1:56 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  In syria my mother in law always uses short grain
  
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- Posted September 12, 2015 at 1:57 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  For them short grain is the usual but in,saudi always basmati lol
  
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Posted September 13, 2015 at 1:51 pm by oceanviewkitchen

Good idea! I should try this:)

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- Posted September 13, 2015 at 1:51 pm by Lynz Real Cooking
  
  It is a typical rice in syria, jordan etc.
  
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