my version of momma's hawaiian haystacks

Hands down the most unusual mix of things that turns out the easiest and most convenient and most addicting concoction ever! This was a tradition in my house growing up and sadly, I haven't indulged enough in it for the past few years. I have created a delicious substitute for cream of chicken just so I could enjoy this once again!

momma's hawaiian haystacks
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cooked brown rice
crunchy chow mein noodles
pineapple tidbits in 100% pineapple juice
mandarin oranges in naturally sweet mandarin orange juice

toppings to choose from:
diced tomatoes
peas
olives
green onions
black beans (or whatever)
chopped green onions
bell peppers
carrots
shredded cheese
green beans
corn

cream of chicken sauce:
1 3/4 cups water
5 T garbanzo bean flour (add additional tsp's if necessary)
3 T no chicken base bouillon
2 T juice from the can of mandarin oranges
1 T juice from the can or pineapple tidbits

1. Since garbanzo bean flour is easier to work with as a thickener than cornstarch, arrowroot, or xantham gum, go ahead and add all sauce ingredients to a medium saucepan, stirring with a whisk constantly over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook over medium for about 2 minutes or until you reach desired thickness.
2. Add more flour if you want a thicker sauce.

To serve, add a layer of brown rice, cream of chicken sauce, then toppings of choice. Bare in mind, there are plenty of toppings you can come up with, but make sure to use the mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits to garnish. It adds the perfect hawaiian flavor!

Note to parents: your kids will love this if you place all toppings on the table and let them choose what they get to put in their bowls to eat :)