Down-home fried rice

 
                            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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