to replace the potato
or prepared into many delectable dishes that our Oriental neighbors
relish so keenly.

JAPANESE RICE

Wash and chop fine two medium-sized leeks and then cook tender in
one-half cup of water. Drain. Now add

Two cups of cooked rice,
One teaspoon of salt,
One teaspoon of soy.

Mix thoroughly and then dish on a hot baking dish. Cover with slices
of hard-boiled eggs. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and garnish
with slices of smoked salmon. Place in the oven for a few minutes to
heat. Soy may be purchased at fancy grocers.

INDIAN RICE

Add three cups of cooked rice to

One quart of chicken stock,
One onion, grated fine,
One and one-half teaspoons of salt,
One-half teaspoon of paprika,
One-half teaspoon of curry powder.

Cook fifteen minutes, and serve very hot, garnish with finely chopped
parsley.

CREOLE RICE

Chop one large onion and one green pepper fine, and then place in a
saucepan and add

One cup of canned tomatoes rubbed through a sieve,
One-half cup of cold boiled ham chopped fine.

Cook slowly for ten minutes and then add

Three cups of cooked rice,
Two teaspoons of salt,
One teaspoon of paprika.

Mix thoroughly and then heat until very hot and serve. Cold roast pork
may be used to replace the ham.

ITALIAN RICE

Place three tablespoons of vegetable cooking oil in a frying pan and
add four tablespoons of well-washed rice. Toss until the rice is well
brown and then add

One and one-half cups of boiling water,
Three onions, chopped fine,
One green pepper, chopped fine,
One cup of strained canned tomatoes.

Cook until the rice is soft and then add

Two teaspoons of salt,
One and one-half teaspoons of paprika,
One-half cup of grated cheese.

Stir until well blended and then serve, garnished with finely chopped
parsley.

BELGIAN RICE BALLS

Place two cups of cooked rice in a bowl and add

One-half cup of currants,
One-half cup of sugar,
One well beaten egg,
One teaspoon of vanilla.

Mix and then form into small balls, about the size of an orange. Dip
into beaten egg and then roll in fine bread crumbs. Fry until golden
brown in hot fat. Serve with crushed and sweetened fruit.

SWEDISH RICE PUDDING

Place in a baking dish

One quart of milk,
Six tablespoons of well-washed rice,
Two-thirds cup of sugar,
One teaspoon of vanilla extract,
One-half teaspoon of salt,
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