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Dried Fruit and Nut Wild Rice Dressing

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October/November 2010

Dried Fruit and Nut Wild Rice Dressing

While testing liquid-to-rice ratios for our Dried Fruit and Nut Wild Rice Dressing, we discovered the amount of liquid that a given variety of wild rice absorbed varied dramatically. To compensate for this, we boiled the rice in extra liquid, then drained away the excess. A combination of cream and eggs bound the dressing but was far too rich. Adding some liquid reserved from the cooked rice lightened the dish and enhanced the nutty, earthy flavor of the rice. Large chunks of bread overpowered the small grains of rice. Chopping the bread into pea-size bits in the food processor fixed the problem.

Serves 10 to 12

Depending on the brand, wild rice absorbs varying quantities of liquid. If you have less than 1½ cups of leftover cooking liquid, make up the difference with additional low-sodium chicken broth.

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