Tahitian Ham and Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 2½ cups slivered cooked ham
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 x 17-ounce can fruit cocktail (drain; reserve syrup)
• 1½ cups chicken broth, divided
• ⅓ cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ¼ cup sherry
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 green pepper, cut into ¾-inch squares
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Procedures

1. Cook ham in butter in wok or large skillet until lightly browned.
2. Stir in fruit syrup, 1 cup chicken broth, preserves, mustard, ginger, pepper and soy sauce.
3. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes.
4. Blend remaining ½ cup broth and wine with cornstarch.
5. Stir into ham mixture.
6. Add fruit and green pepper.
7. Cook 5 minutes.
8. Serve over beds of fluffy rice.