Ingredients:
   2 Tbsp vegetable oil
   2 large shallots, peeled
     and thinly sliced
   4-6 small carrots (3/4 pound),
     peeled and thinly sliced
   4-6 small turnips (1/2 pound),
     peeled and thinly sliced
   1/4 c Sweet Chai
   3 c chicken stock
   1 Tbsp long-grain brown rice
   2 c buttermilk
   Salt and pepper to taste
   Hot pepper sauce (or
     Sweet Heat) to taste
   Sprinkle cardamom and clove