Herbed Rice Mix

Can be made to keep on hand for yourself, or to package and give as gifts. To give as a gift, place rice mix in pint sized Ziplock bags, labeled with instructions. Found in Dec/Jan 1998 issue of TOH. Submitted by Emily Chaney.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 40
• Yields: 10 cups

Ingredients

• 3  lbs long grain rice
• 2  cups dried celery flakes
• 2⁄3 cup  dried onion flakes
• 1⁄2 cup dried parsley
• 2  tablespoons dried chives
• 1  tablespoon dried tarragon
• 1  tablespoon salt

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients well.
2. Store in an airtight container, or to give as gifts, see note above.
3. TO PREPARE RICE MIX: YOU WILL NEED FOR EACH SERVING; 1/4 CUP RICE MIX, 2/3 CUP WATER, AND 1 TEASPOON BUTTER. BRING WATER AND BUTTER TO BOIL, ADD RICE MIX AND REDUCE HEAT. SIMMER 20 MINUTES. REMOVE FROM HEAT AND LET STAND 5 MINUTES. FLUFF WITH A FORK.