Nutted Wild Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raw wild rice
5 1/2 c. chicken stock
1 c. pecan halves
1 c. yellow raisins
grated rind 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
black pepper to taste

Preparation

Put rice in strainer and run under cold water to rinse thoroughly.
Place rice in heavy saucepan.
Add stock.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Adjust heat to gentle simmer and cook uncovered 45 minutes.
After 30 minutes check for doneness.
It should not be too soft.
Turn rice into colander and drain.
Transfer drained rice to a bowl.
Add remaining ingredients and toss gently.
Let mixture stand for 2 hours to allow flavor to develop.
Serve at room temperature.
Will keep a week refrigerated.
Excellent with beef.