EMERIL'S WILD RICE STUFFING

Emeril's Wild Rice Stuffing image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup wild whole grain brown rice mix
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup assorted dried fruits, such as cranberries, cherries, and apricots, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds
Juice and zest of 1 orange
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine chicken stock and butter; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add both rices and 1/2 teaspoon salt; reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook, until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through, about 50 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff rice with a fork.
Transfer rice to a large bowl. Add dried fruit, almonds, orange juice and zest, olive oil, vinegar, remaining teaspoon salt, and pepper; toss to combine. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.