Wild rice dressing for game

5 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupWild rice
3cupsGiblet stock; or water
1teaspoonSalt
¼cupButter
2tablespoonsGreen onions; chopped
2tablespoonsGreen pepper; chopped
½cupCelery; chopped
½cupMushrooms; sliced
½cupAlmonds; chopped
¼cupTomato paste
1teaspoonFresh sage OR
¼teaspoonDried sage
1teaspoonParsley
1dashGarlic powder

Directions

Wash rice. Bring stock to a boil and add salt and rice. Simmer about 30 min or until rice is tender but not mushy. Drain off excess liquid. Melt butter in a skillet and saute onions, peppers, celery, mushrooms and almonds. Add the hot, drained rice, tomato paste, and seasonings and mix.

Use as stuffing for wild game or poultry or bake separately and serve with game.

Giblets may be chopped and added to the dressing.

From: Edible Wild Fruits and Nuts of Canada, published by the National Museums of Canada, ISBN 0-660-00128-4

Posted by: Jim Weller

Submitted By JIM WELLER On 09-24-95