1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. finely chopped celery
1/3 c. finely chopped green pepper
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1 c. green onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 c. hot beef or chicken broth
1 c. raw rice
1/2 c. giblets, ground (optional but makes the dish so good)
1/2 lb. ground pork, cooked (I use sausage)
1/2 tsp. salt (or none)
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Chop all veggies in food processor if you have one. In a 4-cup glass measuring cup, combine oil and flour. Microwave on 100% power 4 minutes. Stir. Microwave 1 minute. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat until color is dark caramel, but do not burn.

Stir in veggies and microwave on high 2 1/2 minutes. Stir. Microwave 2 1/2 minutes. Stir. In a large microwaveable dish, place 2 cups hot broth. Stir in all ingredients and raw rice. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Stir well. Cover. Microwave on low to medium heat until rice is tender. Let stand. Stir often.