Wild Rice Blinis with Herring Tartare

Recipe courtesy of: California Wild Rice Advisory Board

Makes 10 Servings.

4	Cup California Wild Rice, cooked		Sunflower oil
1/2	Cup fresh herbs Minced	1	ounce fresh chives
4	Eggs	14	ounces herring fillets; drained and minced
1	Cup dry bread crumbs	1/3	Cup minced shallots
1	Teaspoon salt	2/3	Cup sour cream
	Ground pepper to taste

Mix wild rice, herbs, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Form into 30 patties; fry in oil until crisp. Chop enough chives to yield 5 T; cut remainder into 2 cm lengths. Mix herring and shallots, spoon onto serving plates; sprinkle with chopped chives. Arrange 3 Blinis on each plate; garnish with chive pieces and a dollop of sour cream.

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