The Dish | Do-Ahead Rice Dish

Nutty, savory and bright with mint and citrus seasonings, this winning side dish is just the ticket for summer gatherings. Prepare it ahead of time (and serve at room temperature) for those BBQs and potlucks.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup wild rice (8oz)
• 1 cup brown rice (8oz)
• 5 ½ cups chicken stock
• 1 cup shelled pecan halves (I like to toast them if I have time)
• 1 cup yellow raisins
• Grated rind of 1 orange
• ¼ cup fresh mint cut in slivers (…I sometimes add more)
• 4 sliced scallions
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 ½ tsp salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Wash wild and brown rice in a strainer.
2. In a medium heavy saucepan cook rice with chicken stock. Simmer and drain then put in a bowl.
3. Add all other ingredients and toss. Serve at room temperature.