Sunbeam DF4400 Fried Rice, Fried Onion Sambol, Braised RED Cabbage with Apples, Makes 8 servings

Main Courses (cont).

FRIED RICE Makes 4 to 6 servings

2 tablespoons oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root

4 cups cooked rice

11/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or

11/2 cups chopped cooked pork or bacon

1/2 cup chopped shallots or spring onions

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 eggs, beaten Salt and pepper

Heat oil in cooking vessel on No. 6; add garlic and ginger. Add rice, cooked meat and shallots; stir well to combine. Add soy sauce; pour in beaten eggs and stir continuously until eggs are cooked. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

FRIED ONION SAMBOL

1 cup oil

4 onions, sliced finely

6 dried chillies, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons dried mustard

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup lemon juice

Heat oil in cooking vessel on No. 2, fry onion until soft. Add chillies and mustard powder; cover vessel, cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until oil separates from other ingredients. Add salt and lemon juice, cook for a further 2 minutes. Serve as an accompaniment to curries.

CHINESE FRIED VEGETABLES Makes 6 servings

1/4 cup vegetable or peanut oil

4 stalks celery, sliced thinly

2 large carrots, peeled, cut into julienne strips

1 small cucumber, sliced thinly

1 turnip, peeled, cut into julienne strips

125g can bamboo shoots, drained

125g fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 cup fresh bean sprouts, optional

1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon wine vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Heat oil in cooking vessel on No. 5; add celery, carrots, cucumber, turnip, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and bean sprouts. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add ginger, salt, soy and wine vinegar. Mix well and cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot or cold sprinkled with sesame oil.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES

Makes 8 servings

2 tablespoons oil

2 rashers bacon, rind removed and chopped

2 onions, finely chopped

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 red cabbage, finely shredded

2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped

2 tablespoons vinegar

1/2 cup water

Pinch ground nutmeg Salt and pepper

Heat oil in cooking vessel on No. 2; fry bacon, onion and half the sugar until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; cover vessel, reduce heat to Simmer and cook until cabbage is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with grilled steak, chops or sausages, as desired.

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