In this task, you have to identify the named entities (NER) which are the ingredients required given its directions. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.

Wash rice well with water to remove starch., Add some water to prevent burning., Saute onion, celery and carrots in butter., Add paprika, parsley, rice and soup mix, and seasonings., Cook adding water to equivalent of 2 1/2 cups., Simmer approx 3/4 hour.
stalks celery, onion, carrots, parsley, butter, chicken soup base, salt, pepper, paprika, rice