Separate not sticky! A New Orleans tradition. Since 1889. Zatarain's Enriched Natural Parboiled Extra Long Grain Rice is unsurpassed in quality. Zatarains starts with long grain rice. The grains are steamed to push the rice's natural nutrients into the grain so they aren't lost in milling as with ordinary long grain rice. The steam takes off sticky surface starch so the grains cook up separate and fluffy, not sticky. Finally, each and every grain of Zatarain's rice is individually inspected for quality - grain by grain. Zatarain's has been a New Orleans tradition since 1889, and in Louisiana a lot of good cooking begins with rice. The rice has got to be right for the meal to be right. From red beans and rice to chicken and rice, you can count on Zatarain's Rice to come out right in your cooking.

Enriched Long Grain Parboiled Rice (rice, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid).

Microwave Directions: 1. Mix 2 1/2 cups water and 1 cup rice in microwavable bowl. Add 2 tsp. butter or margarine and 1/2 tsp. salt, if desired. Cover. 2. Microwave on high 5 minutes. Stir. Microwave on medium (50% power) 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed, stirring occasionally. 3. Let stand in microwave 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving. Microwave ovens vary; adjust cooking times as needed. Cooking times are based on an 1100 watt microwave oven. Stove Top Directions: 1. Bring water to boil in saucepan. Add butter or margarine and salt, if desired. 2. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed. 3. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.