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Pineapple Rice

Contributed By: kdominguez
Dad

Scrumptious side dish with a sweet but tangy Oriental sauce

Ingredients

1 can (8-3/4 oz) crushed pineapple, drained

1/3 cup Chopped onion

1/3 cup Sugar

1/3 cup Chopped celery

1 t. Cornstarch

2 tb Butter

1/3 cup Soy sauce

1 cup Uncooked rice

1/4 t Ginger

1 can (13-3/4 oz) chicken broth

Preparation

In medium skillet, cook and stir onion and celery in 2 T butter until onion is tender. Stir in rice and chicken broth. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer over low heat about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in pineapple.

While rice simmers, stir together sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Stir in soy sauce and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Cool.

Cook's Notes

Use sauce to marinade chicken or Cornish Game hens for a full, delicious meal!

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Sauces
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian