Sizzling rice soup # 2

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsChicken broth
¼cupDiced ham
¼cupSmall shrimp
¼cupGreen peas
¼cupBamboo shoots
1Large mushroom, cut up
½teaspoonSugar
Salt to taste
1teaspoonCornstarch
¼cupWater
¼cupLong grain parboiled rice

Directions

Combine first seven ingredients in saucepan and bring to simmer. Salt to taste. Mix together cornstarch and water and add to soup. Simmer for five minutes. While soup is simmer- ing, pour oil for deep frying into wok. Heat wok to 450 degrees. Dip rice in hot oil briefly until it becomes crisp and puffs. Add to soup immediately and serve. Serves 2. This recipe came from "A Taste of Columbus II", favorite recipes from 32 leading Central Ohio restaurants by Beth Chilcoat and David Chilcoat. While living in Columbus, Golden City was my favorite place for Sizzling Rice Soup (Ko Pa Soup). Enjoy!