Down-Home Fried Rice

1. * Cut ini half and slivered ** Washed and sliced diagonally 1/4" thick *** Cored, seeded, and cut in 1/4" dice **** Defatted % Thinly sliced and then shredded %% Peeled, deveined, cooked, and cut in half crosswise %%% Lightly blanched and cut lengthwise into thin strips %%%% Cleaned and thinly sliced In large, heavy casserole over medium-low heat, heat canola oil. Add onions, celery, garlic, and ginger.
2. Cook, stirring, 5 mins.
3. Add diced red pepper; cook 3 mins.
4. Add rice, broth, and ham; cook 2 mins, stirring ingredients to mix. Add shrimp and snow peas.
5. Cook 1 min longer.
6. Remove from heat.
7. In bowl, beat eggs and soy sauce together.
8. Push rice to sides of casserole, making well in center.
9. Return casserole to medium-low heat; pour egg mixture into well.
10. Stiri with fork for about 1 min, until eggs are just set. Gently fold into rice.
11. Heat through and stir in scallions.
12. Serve immediately.
13. PER SERVING: calories 288, fat 6g, cholesterol 145mg.