Herbed Rice Pilaf Jar Mix

Ingredients

• 500 gram long grain rice
• 3 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 3 tablespoon vegetable stock powder
• 2 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Tip the long grain rice into a large bowl.
2. 2Add the onion flakes, stock powder, parsley, thyme, turmeric and black pepper.
3. 3Stir for a minute until the rice takes on an even pale yellow tint.
4. 4Pour into a 1 litre jar and label with the date.
5. 5TO USE: melt 20 g butter in a saucepan, add 1 cup of mix and stir for 1 minute. Pour in 500 ml water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes, then rest 5 minutes and fluff. Serves 4.
6. 6Store in an airtight jar in a cool dark cupboard for up to 6 months.