FRIED RICE WITH BEEF AND ALMONDS

         1/2 lb. lean steak, thinly sliced and shredded

         1 tbsp. soy sauce

         1 tbsp. cornstarch

         3 tbsp[. vegetable oil

         1 large onion, cut in fine shreds

         1 medium green pepper, cut in fine shreds

         1/2 tsp. salt

         2 cups hot steamed rice

         4 oz. almonds, toasted

               Garnish:

            green onion shreds

           extra toasted almonds

      Combine steak, soy sauce and cornstarch.

      Heat oil in a wok and add steak mixture.

      Stir-fry 2 minutes.

      Add onion, green pepper and salt.

       Stir fry 1 minute.

      Add ricea nd almonds, stir frying to blend ingredients.

      This can be done off the heat

      Place mixture into an oiled ring mold.

      Press down firmly.

      Turn out onto round serving plate. garnish serve.