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     Title: Hot Hoppin' John Salad
Categories: Salads, Main dish
     Yield: 6 servings

     1 c  Coarsely chopped ham
     1 c  Chopped onion; divided
     2    Garlic cloves; minced
     1 tb Vegetable oil
     3 c  Hot cooked rice
          -- (cooked in chicken broth)
    16 oz Canned black-eyed peas
          -- rinsed and drained
     1 ts Hot pepper sauce
   1/2 ts Cracked black pepper
   1/4 ts Salt
     2 sl Bacon
     4 c  Very finely shredded cabbage
          -- (green)

 Cook ham, 1/2 cup onion, and garlic in oil until lightly browned.  Stir in
 rice, peas, hot sauce, pepper and salt.  Cook until thoroughly heated.
 Place bacon in large skillet; cook until crisp; set aside.  Drain all but
 1 tablespoon drippings.  Add cabbage and remaining onion; stir-fry until
 tender-crisp.  Spoon onto large platter.  Ladle rice mixture into center
 of cabbage; crumble bacon over top of salad.  Serve hot or at room
 temperature.

 Source: Seasonal Inspirations for Rice
 Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council
 Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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