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                          DOWN-HOME FRIED RICE

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Rice                             Beef
               Oriental

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3       tb           Canola oil
  1 1/2   c            Onion *
  4       x            Ribs celery **
  2       x            Cloves garlic, finely minced
  1       tb           Ginger, finely minced
                       Small red bell pepper ***
  4       c            Long-grain rice, cooked
    1/4   c            No-sodium beef broth ****
    1/8   lb           Cured ham %
  1       lb           Shrimp %%
    1/4   lb           Snow pea %%%
  2       x            Eggs
  2       tb           Soy sauce
    1/2   c            Scallions %%%%

 * Cut in half and slivered ** Washed and sliced diagonally 1/4" thick ***
 Cored, seeded, and cut in 1/4" dice **** Defatted % Thinly sliced and then
 shredded %% Peeled, deveined, cooked, and cut in half crosswise %%% Lightly
 blanched and cut lengthwise into thin strips %%%% Cleaned and thinly sliced

 In large, heavy casserole over medium-low heat, heat canola oil. Add
 onions, celery, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring, 5 mins. Add diced red
 pepper; cook 3 mins. Add rice, broth, and ham; cook 2 mins, stirring
 ingredients to mix. Add shrimp and snow peas. Cook 1 min longer. Remove
 from heat.

 In bowl, beat eggs and soy sauce together. Push rice to sides of casserole,
 making well in center. Return casserole to medium-low heat; pour egg
 mixture into well. Stir with fork for about 1 min, until eggs are just set.
 Gently fold into rice. Heat through and stir in scallions. Serve
 immediately.

 PER SERVING: calories 288, fat 6g, cholesterol 145mg



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