Wild Rice Pilaf With Dried Cranberries And Pecans
This comforting recipe combines nutty, earthy flavors with a hint of sweetness. The aroma of herbs and shallots fills the kitchen as the rice simmers to fluffy perfection. With tender wild rice, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans, each bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Enjoy this dish as a satisfying main course or as a side to complement your favorite meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbs. canola or grapeseed oil
- 3 large shallots, minced
- 2 cups wild rice or 2 cups short-grain brown
- rice, or a mixture
- 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs or 1⁄4 tsp. dried thyme,
- crumbled
- 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground white pepper, plus
- more, to taste
- 1⁄2 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 375°F. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, bring the stock to a simmer.
- In a heavy 2-qt. flameproof casserole over medium heat, melt the butter with the oil. Add the shallots and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir until the grains are well coated, about 3 minutes. Stir in the simmering stock, dried cranberries, bay leaf, thyme, the 1/2 tsp. sea salt and the 1/8 tsp. white pepper. Bring to a simmer, stir and cover. Transfer the casserole to the oven and bake until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Remove and discard the bay leaf and the thyme sprigs, if used. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in the pecans and parsley. Serve hot or warm.
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