How to Make Herb Rice Mix

Easy homemade rice mix recipe you can make from scratch with ingredients you probably already have on hand. One of many inexpensive rice mixes recipes from scratch!

We eat a lot of Rice-a-Roni, and I have been looking for a way to make homemade rice mix. Ever since I started getting interested in food storage, I have been looking for a way to use my bulk grocery items. I mean I have 25 pounds of rice to do something with! Making your own rice mix is not only MUCH more inexpensive, it is also healthier for you too.

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This recipe will fill a gallon sized storage container. I got my container at Walmart for about $5.

 

Herb Rice Mix Recipe

  • 9 c. long grained white rice
  • 6 tbsp. chicken boullion granules
  • 3/4 c. dried parsley
  • 3 tbsp. dried onion
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder or garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp. thyme

 

When you are buying chicken boullion granules look for brands that don’t contain MSG. A lot of them do, but you should be able to find some that doesn’t. This is one of the things you are trying to get away from by making your own mix!

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Mix all ingredients together in a gallon sized container like this one. To prepare: Bring 2 c. water and 1 tbsp. butter to a boil. Stir in 1 c. herb rice mix. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Serves 6 people.

 

This recipe makes 9 batches of rice. If you pay $15 for 25 pounds of rice, then this rice mix only costs pennies per meal instead of the dollar or more per box it costs at the store.

 

And the taste? No it does not taste exactly like Rice-a-Roni. Honestly, I think it tastes better. It has a lot of flavor, and tastes like real food as opposed to processed food! Easy and delicious.

 

Like this recipe? Try my recipes for taco seasoning mix and sloppy joe mix.

 

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Easy homemade rice mix recipe you can make from scratch with ingredients you probably already have on hand. One of many inexpensive rice mixes recipes from scratch!

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9 Comments on "How to Make Herb Rice Mix"


  1. I’m sorry I don’t want to upset anyone but, the rice would be Dirty! I always rinse my rice well before cooking. I may try mixing the other ingredients after rinsing the rice and just store them separately. Sounds good

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    1. Hi! I haven’t tried using brown rice for this recipe, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work if the cooking time is the same.

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  2. Thank you for the rice idea. I was wondering the same thing about making my own. We buy the organic flavored rices and they are usually over $3 a box that feeds 4. Thank you again

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    1. Hi! The shelf life of this herb rice mix is at least 6 months. but it should be good for at least a year.

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