Boo Boo's Fried Rice

In a large skillet, put the rice, 5 cups water, butter, onion soup mix, chopped onion, mushrooms, beef bouillon cubes and garlic powder.

Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, or put in a 9 x 13-inch glass dish and bake in oven at 350° for 30 minutes.

After rice is tender, remove from heat and put in 2 tablespoons Gravy Master, which will make the rice dark.

Rinse large package of bean sprouts under hot water, then add to rice mixture and mix. Add in bamboo shoots and pineapple (drained) and cherries, if desired.