Nutted Wild Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the raisins and sherry in a small saucepan to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Place the wild rice, 2 cups of the boiling stock and 2 tablespoons of the butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
4. 4
   Cook covered for 1 hour.
5. 5
   Place the brown rice, remaining 2 2/3 cups boiling stock and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium size saucepan. Heat to boiling.
6. 6
   Reduce heat to low and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 50 minutes.
7. 7
   Saute the almonds in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over low heat until lightly toasted.
8. 8
   Combine the wild rice, brown rice, raisins with sherry, almonds and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
9. 9
   Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Remove to a serving bowl and serve immediately.