Recipe: Chop-Chop Szechuan (using pork, chicken-flavored rice mix, and pineapple)

CHOP-CHOP SZECHUAN

1 pkg chicken-flavored rice mix (4.5 to 6.9 oz.) prepared according to package directions
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb boneless pork, sliced in 1/8-inch strips
6 oz frozen snow peas
1 (8 oz) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds; toasted
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)

Prepare rice mix according to package directions.

Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork and stir fry until lightly browned.

Stir in rice, snow peas, pineapple, almonds, soy sauce, and pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Microwave Oven Instructions:
Omit vegetable oil. Place sliced pork in 2- to 3-quart baking dish. Cover with waxed paper. Cook on HIGH 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink. Drain liquid from dish. Add rice, snow peas, pineapple, almonds, pepper, and soy sauce. Cook on HIGH 3 to 4 minutes, or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 2 minutes.

Serviings: 4
Source: The USA Rice Council