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Extraordinary!  
It's the only way to describe California Wild Rice

Extraordinary Taste   The smoky, nutty flavor and chewy texture of wild rice complement dishes of all kinds.   Pair with fruits, nuts, meats, poultry and fish.  

Extraordinary Versatility    From appetizers to yeast breads, wild rice adds flavor and interest to stuffing, soups, salads, stews, breads, muffins, pancakes and desserts.   It's delicious hot, warm or chilled.

Extraordinary Tradition Wild rice was an important food staple for several Native American tribes (for hundreds of years).   Now it's a favorite with all good-food lovers.

Extraordinary Abundance Thanks to modern cultivating and harvesting techniques in California, overall production has increased and wild rice is affordable and abundant.

Extraordinary Goodness    Wild rice is a low-fat, natural food with no additives or preservatives. It's a great source of fiber and is high in vitamin B and antioxidant vitamin E.

Included on this card (a first in a series of four, full-color recipe cards being sent over the next several months) is a recipe for a wild rice "starter." Adding fresh or prepared ingredients and spices to the starter transforms a traditionally American food to a fiery, south-of-the-border wild rice, a Mediterranean-style meatless entrée or side dish, even a tasty Thai-inspired side dish to complement that traditionally spicy cuisine.

 

California Wild Rice Starter

This starter recipe stands on its own as a savory side dish.  

3½

cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

 2

Tablespoons olive oil

3/4

Cup California Wild Rice

1

Medium onion, chopped
3/4 Cup jasmine or other long-grain white rice  

Cloves garlic, minced or pressed

 

 

In a 4- to 5-quart saucepan, bring broth to a boil over high heat.   Add wild rice; reduce heat to low and cover tightly.   Simmer until grains begin to open and feel tender to bite, about 45 minutes.   Add white rice to pan; cover tightly and simmer until white and wild rice are tender to bite and liquid is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.  

While white and wild rice cook, add olive oil to a 10-to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add onion and garlic. Stir often until onion has softened and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. When rice is done, remove from heat and gently stir in onion and garlic mixture.

Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition per serving: 182 calories; 4.7 g protein; 31.8 g carbohydrates; 1.7 g fiber; 4.2 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 313 mg sodium

 

 

 


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