Far East Fried Rice

--------------------------CUT INTO JULIENNE STRIPS-------------------------- 8 oz Tofu or tempeh; steammed for

-10 minutes and cooled Simmer for 45 minutes until Liquid is absorbed ---------------------------HEAT IN WOK OR SKILLET--------------------------- 1 tb Oil;

------------------------SIMMER FOR 45 MINUTES UNTIL------------------------ -liquid is absorbed 1/2 c Brown rice;

1 1/2 c Water

----------------------------ADD & BROWN LIGHTLY---------------------------- 2 tb Sesame seeds;

------------------------ADD & BROWN THE TOFU/TEMPEH------------------------ ----------------------------------STIR IN---------------------------------- 1/4 c Onions; sliced

1/2 c Celery; sliced

4 Spinach leaves; shredded

--------------------------SAUTE A FEW MINUTES, ADD-------------------------- The cooked rice -------------------------FOR EXTRA PROTEIN YOU CAN------------------------- Can make well in center Of pan and drop in 1 Egg;

------------------------COOK A LITTLE, THEN MIX EGG------------------------ With rice and vegetables ------------------------MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER------------------------ Add 4 ts Tamari

--------------------------SPRINKLE ON TOP TO SERVE-------------------------- 1/4 c Green onions, chopped

Food exchanges per serving: 4 MEATS EXCHANGES + 2 STARCH/BREADS EXCHANGES + 2 FATS EXCHANGES; PRO: 14gm; FAT: 13gm; CAR: 36gm; Source: Vegetarian Cooking for Diabetics by Patricia Mozzer Brought to you and yours via Nancy O`Brion and her Meal Master.