Wedding Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Crunch up vermicelli pasta into approximately 1-inch lengths.
3. 3
   Saute pasta in butter until golden brown.
4. 4
   Add chicken broth to butter and vermicelli.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Add rice and cover; simmer for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Add toasted almonds, chopped dates and coconut to rice.
8. 8
   Continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.
9. 9
   Remove rice from stove.
10. 10
    Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Fluff with a fork.
12. 12
    Serve immediately.