Original

Our original rice pilaf, based on Hannah Kalajian's recipe is made from premium parboiled long grain rice, toasted orzo and a delicious blend of herbs and spices.Near East® Rice Pilaf Mix is Kosher Certified *OU*.

Ingredient & Nutrition Information

Ingredients

PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE, ORZO (MACARONI PRODUCT MADE FROM WHEAT FLOUR), SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT*, ONIONS*, GARLIC*, TURMERIC SPICE WHICH IMPARTS COLOR. *DRIED CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Amount Per Serving As Packaged As Prepared
Calories   190  220 
Calories from Fat   0  35 
% Daily Value**
Total Fat 0.5g  1%  6% 
Saturated Fat 0g  0%  11% 
Trans Fat 0g     
Cholesterol 0mg  0%  3% 
Sodium 780mg  32%  34% 
Total Carbs 43g  14%  14% 
Dietary Fiber 1g  4%  4% 
Sugars 0g     
Protein 4g     
Vitamin A   0%  2% 
Vitamin C   0%  0% 
Calcium   0%  0% 
Iron   2%  2% 

*Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of rice and seasoning plus butter provides 4g Total Fat (2g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 810mg Sodium, 43g Total Carbohydrate (1g Dietary Fiber, 0g Sugars), and 4g Protein.

**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs.

Preparation Information

Range Top Directions:

  1. In medium saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 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.
  5. Makes 3 cups

Microwave Directions:

  1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine rice, contents of Spice Sack, 2-1/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
  2. Cover, microwave at HIGH 18 to 21 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.*
  3. Let stand about 5 minutes or until all of water is absorbed.
  4. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving.
  5. * Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed.

Low Fat Directions:

  1. Follow the above preparation directions, except omit butter or olive oil and add additional 3 tablespoons water. (For information about Sodium and other Nutrients, see the Ingredient and Nutrition Information listed with this product.)

High Altitude Preparation

  1. At high altitudes, increase water to 2-3/4 cups and cook time to 33 to 38 minutes.

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