POLYNESIAN HAM AND RICE

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Give a tropical twist with pineapple to your regular ham and rice meal - perfect for Island-style dinner.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow (Chinese) pea pods, thawed
1/2 pound fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Mix reserved pineapple juice, the broth, rice, curry powder and red pepper in 10-inch skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes (do not lift cover or stir); remove from heat. Fluff rice lightly with fork. Cover and let steam 5 minutes.
  • Cut each pea pod crosswise in half. Stir pea pods, pineapple and ham into rice mixture. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot.

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