Fancy Japanese Rice

• 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

1. Place rice in shallow pan.
2. Toast at 350u0b0 until light brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Saute onions in melted butter in saucepan until translucent.
4. Add remaining ingredients, except rice and almonds.
5. Cook over medium heat until hot but not boiling; add salt to taste.
6. Place rice in a 3-quart casserole.
7. Pour hot liquid over rice; sprinkle almonds on top.
8. Bake, covered, at 350u0b0 for 45 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
9. Yields 8 servings.

long grain rice, onions, butter, celery, green pepper, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, chicken broth, soy sauce, salt, pepper, blanched almonds

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=518854 (may not work)