Benihana's Ginger Salad Dressing

Ingredients:
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Procedures:
1. Place all ingredients in blender; blend on high speed for 30 seconds or until the ginger is well-pureed and mixture is well blended.

2. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Benihana's Fried Rice

Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked white rice
5 Tablespoons Butter
1 cup Chopped onion
1 cup Chopped carrots
2/3 cup Chopped scallions
3 Tablespoons Sesame seeds
5 Eggs
5 Tablespoons Soy sauce
Salt
Pepper

Procedure:
Cook rice according to the instructions on the package. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add onions, carrots and scallions. Saute until carrots become soft.  Set aside.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place sesame seeds in a shallow pan. Bake until golden brown (10 to 15 minutes), shaking pan occasionally for even color.

Lightly grease another skillet. Beat eggs. Pour into hot skillet. Cook as you would scrambled eggs.

Combine rice, vegetables, sesame seeds and eggs. Add soy sauce. Stir. Salt and pepper to taste.