Recipe: Wild Rice Dressing for Game

WILD RICE DRESSING FOR GAME

1 cup wild rice
3 cups giblet stock (or water)
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped almonds
2 tbsp chopped green onions
2 tbsp chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tsp fresh sage (or 1/4 tsp dried sage)
1 tsp parsley
1 dash garlic powder

Wash rice. Bring stock to a boil and add salt and rice. Simmer about 30 minutes or until rice is tender but not mushy. Drain off excess liquid.

Melt butter in a skillet and saute celery, mushrooms, almonds, onion, and peppers.

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.

VARIATION:
Giblets may be chopped and added to the dressing.

Makes 5 cups
Source: Edible wild fruits and nuts of Canada by Nancy J Turner