1/4 cup butter

1 1/2 cups white rice (soaked in hot water for 1 hour)

1 tsp. salt (to taste)

2 1/2 cups water

Melt butter on medium heat. Brown vermicelli in the  butter. Add drained rice, Stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add salt and turn heat to high. Bring to boil, cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes. Serve hot.