A mixture of ham and grains is delicious for those who can still have them. Ham and rice can be a quick perk up meal either using fresh ingredients or leftovers. Ham and rice is another one of those meals that can be prepared for sick dogs and cats, with your veterinarian's permission, of course. To add flavor and texture, add a little beef or pork stock. It's a good way to get animals who have lost interest in eating to eat. Adding a few peas and carrots can also add nutrition. Some animals will eat medication in food mixes.
Pre Cook Preparation:
Marinate: No
A. Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours
B. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
C. Stay with meal to stir frequently
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Cut meat to bite sized pieces before sitting down
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Long oven mitts and oven rack puller
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Colored chopping boards
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Beef stock (gluten)
Butter (lactose)
Mushrooms
Onions
Pepper
Pork
Pork Stock (gluten)
Rice
Spices
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Beef stock
Butter
Pork
Pork stock
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Chopping board
Fork
Paring knife
Pot holders
Spatula
Spoon
Pan:
8 inch frying pan for ham, and
2 quart sauce pan for the rice
Ingredients:
Meat:
Ham
Optional:
1 cup of beef stock, or
1 cup of pork stock
Vegetables:
7.5 ounces of carrots
7.5 ounces of peas
Other ingredients:
1 cup uncooked rice
1 teaspoon of butter
Dash of salt
Spices such as pepper, to taste
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
Meat:
1. Chop ham.
2. Fry in 8 inch frying pan with:
7.5 ounces of carrots
7.5 ounces of peas
Optionally:
1 cup of beef stock, or
1 cup of pork stock
Rice:
1. Boil water in 2 quart sauce pan for the rice.
2. Cook rice until done.
Combine:
1. Place rice on the plate.
2. Cover with ham and vegetables.
Cook Temperature: Medium to low
Cook Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings with or without vegetables
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 2 to 3 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 2 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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