Buttered Wild Rice Food

BUTTERED WILD RICE

Steps:

• Run cold water over the rice until the water is clear. Drain.
• Put the rice in a saucepan and add the water and salt to taste.
• Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered one hour. At this point the rice grains should be puffed open. If not, remove from the heat and let the rice stand in the hot cooking water until puffed. Drain well. Return the rice to the saucepan and cover tightly. If desired, the rice may be served by stirring in three tablespoons of butter.

VEGAN WILD-RICE-STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds. Arrange the halves in a large baking dish, flesh-side up.
• Whisk together the vinegar, maple syrup and 2 tablespoons oil. Brush the flesh-side of the squash halves with some of the maple-oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Put the squash flesh-side down in the baking dish, then brush the skin side with the maple-oil mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast until the squash is fork-tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Let the squash rest until cool enough to handle. Scoop some of the flesh out into a large bowl, leaving about 1/4-inch border of flesh all around. Leave the scooped-out flesh in relatively large chunks.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the rice, curry powder, cinnamon, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes (different brands of wild rice may vary in cooking times; add more water if needed). Remove from heat and add to the chunks of butternut squash along with the remaining maple-oil, cherries, parsley, sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
• Evenly stuff the scooped-out squash halves with the filling, then drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and bake, uncovered, until the filling is warmed through, about 30 minutes. Cut each in half crosswise and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with walnuts and parsley. Serve warm.

WILD WILD RICE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute green pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until crisp-tender; set aside., In a large saucepan, bring the water, rice and remaining butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in the chicken, soup, green beans, water chestnuts, carrot, mayonnaise and green pepper mixture., Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

BOBBY FLAY'S FRIED CHICKEN AND WILD RICE WAFFLES WITH PINK PEPPERCORN BUTTER

Steps:

• To make the waffles, whisk together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and oil together in a separate large bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and whisk until the mixture just comes together. Add the wild rice and melted butter, and fold until just combined. Let sit for 15 minutes.
• Heat the waffle maker. Brush the waffle grates with some melted butter, and cook the waffles according to the manufacturer's directions.
• Spread the waffles with some of the Pink Peppercorn Butter, top with a piece or two of fried chicken, and drizzle the waffles and chicken with some of the Maple-Horseradish Syrup.
• Pink Peppercorn Butter
• Combine the butter, peppercorns, honey, and salt to taste in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
• Maple-Horseradish Syrup
• Stir the syrup, horseradish, and mustard together in a small bowl.

GARLIC BUTTER RICE

Steps:

• Melt the butter or margarine in a 10" skillet over med-high heat.
• Add the rice and stir.
• Add the bouillon cube(s) and stir until softened or dissolved.
• I use a spoon and break the bouillon cube(s) apart while it is dissolving so that it dissolves faster.
• Watch closely so that the rice does not start to brown.
• You might need to lower the heat if the rice starts to brown or appears to be cooking too fast.
• Add the water and stir.
• Cover with a lid and bring it to a boil.
• Lower the heat to med to med-low and cook for 10 minutes or until rice is almost tender and a lot, but not all, of the water/butter mixture has been absorbed.
• This comes out better if it is "slow cooked".
• Add the garlic and stir.
• Put the lid back on the skillet and continue cooking for 5 more minutes or until the rice is tender and all of the water has been absorbed.
• There may still be some melted butter at the bottom of the skillet, but that is okay.
• Stir well and turn the burner off.
• Let the skillet sit on the burner until you are ready to serve the rice.

BUTTERED WINE RICE

Steps:

• Heat butter in a pan, add onion and cook gently until onion is tender and lightly golden.
• Add rice and stir for 3 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of hot chicken stock to pan and stir until almost completely dissolved.
• Add remaining stock & wine, bring to the boil, reduce heat & simmer gently for approximately 10 mins until rice is tender.
• Season with salt & pepper & serve.

BUTTER FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice.
• Melt the butter in a wok. Add a little oil to prevent it from burning.
• Add the garlic and stir till it browns. Adjust salt for taste or add some if you are using unsalted butter.
• Add the rice and mix it up.
• Toss for a few minutes. Add pepper for taste and coriander. Turn off the stove and cover rice for a minute.
• Serve. Tastes well with a fragrant curry.

WILD RICE PECAN PILAF

Steps:

• In a medium-sized sauce pan, bring 2 quarts of water to a rapid boil.
• Add the 1/2 tsp salt and the wild rice.
• Boil uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the grains begin to pop open and the rice is tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a 10" skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the carrot and saute for 1-2 minutes.
• Add celery, mushrooms, and pecans.
• Saute for just about 2 minutes more, stirring often.
• Add the rice and saute until thoroughly combined.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.
• Serves 4.

MANITOBA WILD RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice in colander with cold running water.
• In large saucepan, bring water and salt to boil; add rice; reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered 30 minutes.
• Drain.
• Meanwhile, in skillet, over medium high heat, fry bacon 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp.
• Transfer bacon to paper towel; pat dry and chop.
• Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet; add onions and cook, stirring 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add green pepper, celery and mushrooms; cook, stirring 3 minutes.
• Transfer vegetable mixture to 8 cup casserole.
• Stir in butter, beef stock, half of the bacon and rice.
• Top with remaining bacon.
• Bake covered, 15 to 20 minutes in 350 F degree oven until rice is tender.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.