Bay Flavored Brown & Wild Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice
3 tablespoons wild rice
2 1/4 cups chicken stock or 2 1/4 cups water
2 -4 bay leaves
1/4 cup freeze dried shallots or 1/4 cup one large fresh shallot, finely minced
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt, use if using water instead of chicken stock (optional)

Preparation

If using dry shallots, rehydrate by soaking in 2 tbsp water for 5 minutes.
In a 2 quart saucepan, saute shallots in butter until lightly browned.
Add both types of rice, chicken stock (or water), salt (if using), and bay leaves.
Bring to a rapid boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer.
Simmer for 45 minutes and do not remove the cover until the 45 minutes have passed. Fluff with a fork.
If any liquid is left after 45 minutes, stir lightly, then continue to cook over low heat for about 5 more minutes, or until all water is gone.