| 1 | Place all ingredients in a resealable plastic bag or jar; seal and shake to mix. |
| 2 | Makes 2 cups of seasoning. |
| 3 | To prepare rice: combine 1 cup uncooked rice, 2 cups water, 3 tablespoons seasoning, and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in a medium saucepan. |
| 4 | Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. |
| 5 | Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. |
| 6 | Note: seasoning can be divided into smaller portions for gift giving. |
| 7 | Makes a neat gift in pretty small bottles. |
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