2 tbsp. butter
1 med. onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. diced cooked ham (about 3/4 lb.)
Few grains each nutmeg, cloves, cayenne
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. each thyme and chili powder
1 tbsp. flour
3 c. water and liquid from minced clams
1 (#2) can tomatoes
1 1/2 c. cooked shrimp (about 1/2 lb.)
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can minced clams, drained
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 c. uncooked regular rice

Or use 2/3 cup precooked rice and simmer only about 15 minutes.

Melt butter in large saucepan. Saute green pepper, onion and ham until lightly browned. Stir in seasonings, flour and parsley. Add liquid and tomatoes; bring to a boil.

Add rice, cover and simmer 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Add shrimp and clams; heat thoroughly.