Wild Rice Shiitake And Hazelnut Pilaf Recipes

WILD RICE AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large oven proof skillet. Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until just soft.
• Add the mushrooms, pecans, and rice. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the broth, stir well, cover and place in a 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST MUSHROOM & WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and saute until soft, about five minutes.
• Place in a large baking dish that has a tight-fitting lid (or cover tightly with double layer of foil).
• Rinse wild rice under cold running water for 1 minute. Add to baking dish along with brown rice.
• In a small saucepan, bring stock and butter to a boil. Stir in salt. Immediately pour over rice in baking dish and seal tightly with or foil.
• Bake one hour or until tender. Remove from oven. Uncover and fluff with fork.
• Cover dish with a clean kitchen towel and let stand for five minutes. Uncover and let stand for five minutes more. Stir in basil.
• Press pilaf into lightly oiled moulds or custard cups. Invert onto dinner plates.

WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan, add the onion, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until translucent. Add 5 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and the wild rice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to very low, and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the rice is tender. Drain well.
• Place the drained rice in a bowl, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, the scallions, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.