Nutted Wild Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. (2 c.) wild rice
1 c. pecan halves
1 c. golden raisins (optional)
grated rind of 1 orange
1/4 c. chopped fresh mint
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 c. olive oil
1/3 c. fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Place rice in strainer and rinse in cold water.
Put rice in heavy saucepan.
Add 5 1/2 cups chicken stock.
Bring to rapid boil.
Reduce to simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes (check in 30 minutes to make sure it isn't getting too soft).
Put thin towel in colander.
Drain rice and place in bowl.
Add rest of ingredients.
Needs to stand 2 hours to develop.
Serve at room temperature.