Curried Pilaf Rice Mix

Description

Makes 4 rice mixes. Each mix makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

Rice mix

• 4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1⅓ cups seedless raisins
• 1⅓ cups chopped dried apples
• 1⅓ tablespoons instant minced onion
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon curry powder

Pilaf

• one packet of rice mix
• 1¾ cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine (optional)

Procedures

Rice mix

1. Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well.
2. Place 2 cups rice mix in each of 4 air-tight containers or zip-top plastic bags.

Pilaf

1. Combine 1 rice mix, 1¾ cups water, and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
3. Fluff with fork.