Nutted Wild Rice

Name: Nutted Wild Rice
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. (2 c.) wild rice; 1 c. pecan halves; 1 c. golden raisins (optional); grated rind of 1 orange; 1/4 c. chopped fresh mint; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1/3 c. fresh orange juice; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; freshly ground pepper to taste

10 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb. (2 c.) wild rice
1 c. pecan halves
1 c. golden raisins (optional)
grated rind of 1 orange
1/4 c. chopped fresh mint
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 c. olive oil
1/3 c. fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1

Place rice in strainer and rinse in cold water.
2

Put rice in heavy saucepan.
3

Add 5 1/2 cups chicken stock.
4

Bring to rapid boil.
5

Reduce to simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes (check in 30 minutes to make sure it isn't getting too soft).
6

Put thin towel in colander.
7

Drain rice and place in bowl.
8

Add rest of ingredients.
9

Needs to stand 2 hours to develop.
10

Serve at room temperature.