Wild Rice is an aquatic cereal grain that grows “wild” in isolated lake and river bed areas located primarily within the continent of North America. It is also native to ecologically similar regions located on the continent of Asia. This evolutionarily ancient grain has been found in layers of the earth dating back some 12,000 years. In addition to its role as an important food staple for ancestral peoples, it has provided a unique habitat for fish and waterfowl for thousands of years.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 Tb. canola or grapeseed oil
- 3 large shallots, minced
- 2 cups wild rice or 2 cups short-grain brown
rice, or a mixture - 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs or 1⁄4 tsp. dried thyme,
crumbled - 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground white pepper, plus
more, to taste - 1⁄2 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions:
Preheat an oven to 375°F. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, bring the stock to a simmer.In a heavy 2-qt. flameproof casserole over medium heat, melt the butter with the oil. Add the shallots and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir until the grains are well coated, about 3 minutes. Stir in the simmering stock, dried cranberries, honey, bay leaf, thyme, the 1/2 tsp. sea salt and the 1/8 tsp. white pepper. Bring to a simmer, stir and cover. Transfer the casserole to the oven and bake until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, 40 to 45 minutes.Remove from the oven. Remove and discard the bay leaf and the thyme sprigs, if used. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in the pecans and parsley. Serve hot or warm.
Serves 8 to 10.
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While we’re on the subject of Wild Rice…
mmmmmm I love wild rice, healthy and so good 🙂
I share your love for the riz sauvage!
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I have the good fortune to have a pecan tree, and this looks like a great idea for using some! Will try, thanks.
How wonderful to have pecans in your yard!!
Mmmmmm. I may try this over Thanksgiving. Thank you.
You’re very welcome!!