Kosher

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. Range Top Directions: 1. In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons 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 2-2/3 cups. 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, 2-3/4 cups water, and 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter. 2. Cover; microwave at high 21 to 24 minutes or until most of water is absorbed (Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust time as needed). 3. Let stand about 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed. 4. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving.

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