Near East Rice Pilaf Mix, Original, 6.9 Ounce (Pack of 12 Boxes)

Personal use.

We have been using Near East Rice mixes as a side dish for 40 years. The price per package is less on Amazon than it is in our local supermarkets, assuming you can actually find it in a supermarket. The original is the one we use most often, but the garlic and mushroom and chicken varieties are really good too.

This rice cooks perfectly in 18 minutes. Add water and the seasoning packet and it’s ready to pop in the microwave. By the time it is done, the rest of dinner is ready and we have a yummy side of rice and orzo. This is so worth it! Highly recommend.

Enjoy Rice a Roni version more

Good basic pilaf. Nice addition to pantry for convenience in coming up with something for dinner. Minimally seasoned- this is the style you use when you want the foundation; add your own additional flavors. Though tastes fine as is too. Just depends on your preferences. I make it as a side dish, or I use it as a base in a soup (or "stewp" as I tend to make thicker soups when using orzo or rice, and this has both!). Can be ade into a cold salad, too.I bought from Amazon warehouse, so the expiry/best by date is real short (expected). But i am not concerned as stuff like this will last well beyond the date. I would expect a much longer date out if buying in a regular amazon order.Ingredients: Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Orzo (Macaroni Product Made From Wheat Flour), Salt, Autolyzed Yeast Extract*, Onions*, Garlic*, Turmeric Spice Which Imparts Color. *Dried