wash rice and lotus seeds and place in a pressure cooker. Add water and soak for 3 to 5 hours, until softened. Add salt and secure lid. On medium-high heat, bring pressure up to 15 pounds. Lower heat and place a flame deflector or heat diffuser beneath the pressure cooker. Cook for 50 minutes. Remove from heat and allow pressure to reduce. Mix in almonds and serve hot. Per serving: 421 cal; 9 g prot; 236 mg sod; 68 g carb; dozen g fat; 0 mg chol; 70 mg calcium From the files of DEEANNE