Jewelled Wild Rice With Almonds Recipes

ALMOND WILD RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup broth to a boil. Remove from the heat; add raisins and set aside (do not drain). In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of broth and 2 tablespoons of butter to a boil. Add wild rice; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until the rice is tender; drain if necessary., Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine the brown rice, 2 tablespoons butter and remaining broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender; drain if necessary., In a small skillet, saute the almonds in remaining butter until lightly browned. In a serving bowl, combine the wild rice, brown rice, raisin mixture, almonds, parsley, salt and pepper.

JEWELLED WILD RICE WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the butter or oil in a flameproof casserole dish and gently cook the onion for 15 mins until just starting to turn golden. Add the rice and cranberries, and stir a few times until coated. Season well and pour over the stock.
• Float the bay leaves and thyme on top of the stock, and put a circle of baking parchment on top of that. Cover with a lid and put in the oven for 45 mins until the rice is tender. Stir through the parsley, almonds and orange zest. Serve hot, or leave to go cold and serve as a salad, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

WILD RICE WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add wild rice, almonds, butter, and salt and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and let cook for 50 minutes without removing the lid. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes, leaving covered.
• Stir to fluff rice, transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with minced parsley.

ALMOND WILD RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring pineapple juice, broth, orange juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice and seasoning packet. Bring to a boil.
• Cover tightly and reduce heat to medium-low to low. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork, stir in almonds and serve.