Vermicelli and raisins - african recipe

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Moderate

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Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 T vegetable oil
2 c vermicelli
--broken into 1" pieces
2 c hot water
3/4 t cardamom,Ground
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c raisins
1/4 c chopped dates,optional
1/4 c chopped walnuts,optional

1. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat for 1 minute.
Add vermicelli and saute until light brown.

2. Slowly add 2 cups hot water. Stir in cardamom, sugar, raisins, dates, and nuts.

3. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasion- ally, for about 10 minutes or until all water is absorbed and vermicelli is tender.

Serves 4 to 6