Zatarain's Creole Pilaf Mix with Long Grain & Wild Rice

Zatarain’s® Creole Pilaf Mix blends the flavors of the Caribbean and southern Louisiana:
• Zatarain’s Creole Pilaf Mix features an exceptional blend of long grain and wild rice with premium spices for great-tasting, chef-spired menus with a Creole kick.
• Zatarain’s Creole Pilaf Mix is made with no added MSG allowing the authentic flavors to permeate through.
• As the nation’s leading provider of New Orleans-style foods, Zatarain’s has been the authority on New Orleans flavor since 1889.
• There are 8/36.5 oz. boxes per case. Each box features a superior barrier material and is designed to enhance back-of-house efficiencies, with one pouch yielding one full 2″ hotel pan.
• Zatarain’s Creole Pilaf Mix is perfect as a stand-alone side or can be turned into an exceptional signature entrée or salad by adding sausage, chicken, seafood or vegetables.
• No matter how you prepare it, Zatarain’s Creole Pilaf Mix can be proudly served under 40 minutes.

Menu Suggestions:
Zatarain's® Creole Pilaf Mix subtle yet, inspiring flavors complement:
• Sliced smoked sausage
• Tilapia with fresh vegetables
• Shrimp and crayfish
• Diced tomatoes and andouille sausage
• A combination of chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage

Prep Instructions:
Bring the heritage and energy of New Orleans to your tables with easy-to-prepare Zatarain's® Creole Pilaf Mix. Follow these kitchen-simple steps for each method.
Stove Top
1. To a large pot, add 11 ¼ cups of water, 1 stick (8 Tbsp.) of butter or margarine and contents of pouch.
2. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir, cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 15 minutes (a low bubbling action should be visible).
4. Remove from heat. Cover tightly and let stand for 5 minutes.
5. Before serving, stir gently to fluff and mix.

Oven
1. In a full size metal steam tray, add 11 ¼ cups of water, 1 stick (8 Tbsp.) of butter or margarine and contents of pouch.
2. Stir thoroughly, and then cover tightly with lid or foil.
3. Place into a preheated 400°F oven and bake 30-35 minutes or until rice is cooked.
4. When rice is done, remove from oven and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
5. Before serving, stir gently to fluff and mix.

Steamer
1. In a steamer pan, add 11 ¼ cups of water, 1 stick (8 Tbsp.) of butter or margarine and contents of pouch.
2. Stir the rice well and cook using 10 pounds of pressure about 17 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
3. Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
4. Before serving, stir gently to fluff and mix.

Leftover Rice
Cover and store in refrigerator. Reheat in saucepan with small amount of hot water to steam. For best results reheat in microwave oven.

Storage:
To maintain the freshest flavor and color, Zatarain's® Creole Pilaf Mix should be stored in a cool, dry place away from exposure to heat, humidity, moisture, direct sunlight and fluorescent light. Unopened Zatarain's® Creole Pilaf Mix packages are shelf stable and can be held for use for up to 730 days.