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Name: Authentic Lebanese Rice Pilaf (Riz bi Amaneh)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter; 1 cup fine vermicelli noodles, broken into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup long-grain rice (such as Basmati), rinsed; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 ½ cups warm chicken or vegetable broth; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ cup blanched almonds, for garnish (optional); 2 tablespoons pine nuts, for garnish (optional)