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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

DIY Rice-A-Roni

I've been making this since my kids came home from a friend's demanding I buy this...so I bought one box, and figured out how to make it a LOT more cheaply!

You will need:

2 T.           Butter
1/4 c.         Orzo (rice-shaped pasta for soups)
3/4 c.         Rice
1 t.             Mrs. Dash or another saltless seasoning blend
2-1/4  c.     Boiling Water
2-1/2  t.     Chicken Bouillon Powder

In a skillet put the butter and orzo. When it starts to bubble, add the rice. Keep stirring every few seconds. When the orzo is golden and the rice opaque, add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and cover. Keep over medium-low heat until the liquid has been absorbed, and serve.

To give it your own special touch pour a sauce or spices into the measuring cup before you add the boiling water to measure it. That way it won't be mushy, but it will be tasty!

Try tomato sauce...soy and dark sesame oil with ginger and garlic...or some curry sauce, or even just a spoonful of curry or chili powder. There are lots of ways to make this your own recipe!

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