Chop-Chop Szechuan

1 lb Boneless pork

1 tb Vegetable oil

1 pk Chicken-flavored rice mix

-- (4.5 to 6.9 oz.) -- prepared according to -- package directions 6 oz Frozen snow peas

8 oz Canned pineapple tidbits

-- drained 1/4 c Slivered almonds; toasted

1/4 ts Red pepper flakes

-- (or more, to taste) 2 tb Soy sauce

Slice pork into 1/8-inch strips. 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, pepper, and soy sauce. 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. Source: Rice the Timely Ingredient Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias