Ingredients

• 1 cup raw wild rice
• 5 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup shelled pecan halves
• 1 cup yellow raisins
• grated rind of 1 large orange
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 4 scallions thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 1/2 tsplt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse rice in a strainer under cold water thoroughly

2. Place rice in med. saucepan,add stock and bring to a boil

3. Simmer uncovered 45 mins. After 30 mins check for doneness, rice should not be too soft

4. Place a thin towel in a colander and drain rice

5. Place rice in a bowl

6. Add remaining ingredients and toss gently

7. Adjust seasonings to taste

8. Let mixture stand for 2 hours

9. Serve at room temperature

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