Near East Original Rice Pilaf Mix

Details

Rice Pilaf is made from premium long grain rice, toasted orzo and a delicous blend of herbs and spices.

• Perfect addition to any meal

• Kosher Certified *OU*.

Ingredients

RICE, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ONIONS, GARLIC, TURMERIC (COLOR). CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Directions

Safe Handling Instructions: This product is not ready-to-eat and must be thoroughly cooked before eating to prevent illness from potential bacteria in the product. Do not eat or play with raw product; wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling.

Microwave directions: 1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine rice, contents of spice sack, 2-1/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter. 2. Cover; microwave at high 18 to 21 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.(microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed). 3. Let stand about 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed. 4. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving. Range Top Directions: 1. In medium saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter just to a boil. 2. Stir in rice and contents of spice sack. Return to a boil. 3. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until most of water is absorbed. 4. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving. about 3 cups prepared. High altitude preparation. At high altitudes, increase water to 2-3/4 cups and cook time to 33 to 38 minutes. Low fat directions: follow package directions, except omit olive oil or butter and add additional 3 tablespoons water. (see nutrition facts for sodium content).