Ingredients:
6 slices ham, Fully Cooked ( Slice of Ham should be cut into 3/4-inch chunks.)
2 stalks celery ( Celery should be cut into 1/2-inch chunks on a slant cut (bias) (optional)
11 ounces mandarin orange sections ( Mandarin Oranges should contain pineapple also, if not use 8 ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions:
In a 1 1/2-quart casserole microwave ham, celery, 1 T water, covered, on 100% power for 3 to 4 minutes or till heated through.
Drain orange sections with pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup liquid.
In a 1-cup measure stir together cornstarch and cinnamon.
Stir into reserved liquid.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds.
Drain liquid off ham and celery mixture.
Stir in thickened mixture.
Stir in orange sections with pineapple.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power about 1 1/2 minutes or till heated through.
Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.