1. Wash hands before beginning preparation. Thoroughly clean and sanitize surfaces and equipment (CCP).

2. Rinse rice prior to cooking.

3. Boil rice in large amount of boiling water until very soft. Drain excess water. Hold at 140°F or higher (CCP).

4. Test particle size per IDDSI Testing Methods.

5. Heat broth and hold at 140°F or higher (CCP).

6. Add hot broth to Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Powder Food & Beverage Thickener. Whisk briskly for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Let it thicken. May take up to 5 minutes.

7. Add minced carrots, celery salt, and oil to rice. Stir to combine.

8. Incorporate thickened broth into cooked rice so it becomes moist and cohesive.

9. Test before serving per IDDSI Testing Methods for Minced & Moist, Level 5 (MM5) using the Fork Pressure Test, Spoon Tilt Test, no separate thin liquid. Refer to IDDSI.org for how to use these testing methods.

10. Hold at 140°F or higher until service (CCP).

11. Serve using #8 scoop.

• Verify final recipe and any garnishes using IDDSI Testing Methods for IDDSI Minced & Moist, Level 5 (MM5) before service: Fork Pressure Test, Spoon Tilt Test, No separate thin liquid.

• Amount of moisture in food can vary. This recipe was standardized using long-grain rice. Recipe may be altered to include more or less liquid and/or more or less Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Powder Food & Beverage Thickener depending on the results of IDDSI testing.

• Recipe standardized and tested at 150°F. Temperature may affect IDDSI testing results.

• Make certain to refer to local food regulation for management of time and temperature values for prepared items. This would apply to hot and cold holding as well as time out of temperature control.

• For optimal quality and safety, these products are intended for immediate consumption upon preparation or within 24 hours following proper handling guidance.