Ingredients

  • 1 c. long grain rice
  • 1/2 c. sliced onions
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • 1 large green pepper, slivered
  • 1 can bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1 can water chestnuts, drained
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 c. blanched almonds, slivered

Method

  • Place rice in shallow pan.
  • Toast at 350° until light brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Saute onions in melted butter in saucepan until translucent.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except rice and almonds.
  • Cook over medium heat until hot but not boiling; add salt to taste.
  • Place rice in a 3-quart casserole.
  • Pour hot liquid over rice; sprinkle almonds on top.
  • Bake, covered, at 350° for 45 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Yields 8 servings.