Wild rice is an important whole grain ingredient in creating healthful dishes that are flavorful and unique. It partners beautifully with enriched white and whole grain brown rice in distinctive blends that are appealing both on the plate and the palette. Add these appetizing recipes to the menu for a distinctive combination of taste and texture.
Tabbouleh, the Arab parsley and bulgur salad, is the inspiration for this vibrant, luscious whole grain salad from the chefs at The Culinary Institute of America. By including lentils, the dish becomes a high-protein vegan entrée.
This elegant whole grain salad is loaded with rich Asian flavors and textures. Soy sauce, peanut oil, Chinese plum sauce and rice wine vinegar give this salad bold character that partners well with duck or on its own for a delicious vegetarian dish.
A sweet and savory blend of white, brown and wild rices along with ham, scallion, celery, pepper, mango, papaya and pecans in a French dressing make this salad a great starter or entrée.
Attention chefs and culinary students in California or Nevada!
Enter the California Wild Rice "Rocks My World" Recipe Rumble, a recipe contest featuring California wild rice! Cash prizes, peer recognition, and a feature in Culinary Trends magazine are among the exciting prizes. Deadline for entries is February 28, 2010.
