Vegetarian

Pineapple Curried Rice

Ingredients:

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
5 cups broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional
1 20 ounce can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained or the equivalent of fresh pineapple
4 green onions, chopped

Method:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in rice, garlic, and curry powder. Add broth, soy sauce and jalapeno, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in green onions and pineapple chunks.
Serves 12 to 14.

Acar (Indonesian Garden Salad)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Water, cold

1/2 cup White vinegar

1 slice Ginger root, crushed

3 1/2 tbl Sugar

3 tsp Salt

1 x Yellow onion, thinly sliced

5 cup Cabbage, thinly sliced

1 cup Carrot, finely shredded

2 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced

Method:

·     In salad bowl combine first five ingredients. Add vegetables. Toss thoroughly and refrigerate at least one hour.

·     NOTES: This is very easy and has an interesting flavor. For addition it can use red and green cabbage and brought it to an engagement party in an antique covered serving dish.

Yield 8 Serving