Near East Original Rice Pilaf Mix (6 x 6.09 oz)

Package contains empty space to accommodate grain to seasoning ratio. Near East Food Products,

Package contains empty space to accommodate grain to seasoning ratio. Near East Food Products,

Rice, Wheat Flour, Durum Wheat Flour, Salt, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Onions, Garlic, Turmeric (Color) Contains: Wheat

Rice, Wheat Flour, Durum Wheat Flour, Salt, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Onions, Garlic, Turmeric (Color) Contains: Wheat

Directions: 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). 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.

Directions: 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). 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.