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 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 25 to 30 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 cooking time to 40 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, 3 cups water and 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter. 2. Microwave uncovered, at HIGH 30 to 33 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.

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