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Jonathan Edwards

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Eggs		Rice	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Uncooked rice
5	tb	Butter
1	c	Chopped onion
1	c	Chopped carrots
2/3	c	Chopped scallions
3	tb	Sesame seeds
5		Eggs
5	tb	Soy sauce
		Salt
		Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

From: skthom@ccmail.monsanto.com ("Sheri K. Thomasson")
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 1995 02:39:20 +0000
This following was originally posted by Don Thomas: Cook rice according to
package directions. In a large skillet melt butter. Add onions, carrots and
scallions. Saute until carrots are translucent. Set aside. Heat oven to 350
degrees. Place sesame seeds in a shallow pan.  Bake until golden brown (10
to 15 minutes), shaking pan occasionally for even color. Lightly grease
another skillet. Beat eggs. Pour into hot skillet. Cook as you would
scrambled eggs. Combine rice, vegetables, sesame seeds and eggs. Add soy
sauce. Stir. Salt and pepper to taste.
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