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Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and brown the sausage, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, Essence, cayenne, and black pepper.
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Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are wilted, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Dissolve the flour in the water and add to the meat mixture.
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Stir until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and add the green onions and rice.
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Mix well and let cool.
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Stir in the cheese.
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Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a mixing bowl.
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Cut in the shortening unit it resembles coarse meal.
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In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk.
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Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, working it to make a thick dough.
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Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough pieces into thin rounds, about 5 inches in diameter.
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Put about 1/4 cup of the mixture in the center of each round, fold over and crimp the edges with a fork.
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Heat the shortening a deep pot or an electric deep-fryer to 360 degrees F. Fry the pies, two to three at a time, until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
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Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
