Long Grain Wild Rice SoufflÉ Recipes

COPYCAT "UNCLE BEN'S" LONG GRAIN & WILD RICE

Steps:

• Combine all of the spices in a medium saucepan and mix thoroughly.
• Add the both types of rice, the chicken stock and butter (if using).
• Bring mixture to a boil and stir to combine.
• Cover saucepan with a lid, turn down heat to a simmer and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.

WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Bring 5 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice, then reduce heat so liquid is just simmering. Cover and cook until grains just begin to pop, about 40 minutes. Drain excess liquid from rice and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have released their liquid and are golden brown, about 8 minutes; remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining butter and mushrooms.
• Return all the mushrooms to the skillet and season with the salt and pepper, to taste. Very carefully add sherry to deglaze the pan, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated but mushrooms are still moist.
• Mix mushrooms into prepared rice and season again with salt and pepper.

WILD RICE STUFFING

Steps:

• Remove liver from giblets if desired. Place giblets and water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. , Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter; add to rice. Drain and dice giblets. Stir stuffing, broth and giblets into rice., Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

ELEGANT WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In a pot, bring the wild rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
• In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender. Blend in the flour until smooth, and gradually stir in the chicken broth. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and mix in the cooked rice, ham, carrots, and almonds. Continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes, until heated through. Thoroughly blend the half and half into the soup just before serving.

PERFECT LONG-GRAIN WHITE RICE

Steps:

• Combine the rice, salt and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

LONG GRAIN & WILD RICE SOUFFLÉ

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions. In medium sauce pan, melt butter or margarine. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium. Add milk and cream, stirring frequently, until sauce comes to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat. In medium bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually add sauce, stirring constantly so egg yolks will not curdle. Mix in rice. Cool for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375° F. Gently fold beaten egg whites into rice mixture. Place in a 2-quart buttered soufflé dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until set and golden brown.

RICE SOUFFLE'

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Coat a 1-1/2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large skillet, sauté onion in butter until golden (if adding mushrooms saute with the onion.).
• In a large bowl, mix sautéed onion with remaining ingredients except paprika and parsley. Pour mixture into baking dish and top with paprika and parsley.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until light golden and heated through.