Wild About Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the wild rice in 1 cup warm water for about 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Set aside while you melt the butter & olive oil and crush the garlic and measure the rice etc.
3. 3
   Melt butter and olive oil over low heat.
4. 4
   Add drained wild rice, basmati rice and the garlic.
5. 5
   Brown on low heat, stirring occasionally.
6. 6
   Maybe about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Transfer ingredients to larger pot and add 2 1/2 to 3 cups of chicken broth.
8. 8
   (More broth if you want a softer rice).
9. 9
   Cook on low heat until rice is done, about 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Fluff once after about 15 minutes.
11. 11
    5 minutes before it is finished add a pinch of saffron and the peanuts.
12. 12
    Mix in gently.
13. 13
    Serve with any meat or chicken dish.