1 - step 1 Pour the rice into a very large bowl under cold running water and carefully drain the water out of the bowl through a sieve.

2 - Repeat a few times until the water in the bowl is clear, then fill the bowl up with cold water and leave rice to soak for 10 mins while you cook the vermicelli.

3 - step 2 Put the oil into a medium pan over medium heat.

4 - Add the vermicelli and stir continuously until the strands turn a rich golden brown, 2-3 mins.

5 - Remove from the heat, stir through the butter until it melts and allow the vermicelli to cool for 1-2 mins.