- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 cups golden raisins
- 8 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 3 oranges, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup dry Marsala wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- In one saucepan, combine the wild rice and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the brown rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
- After both kinds of rice have finished cooking, spread out on baking sheets to cool and dry for about 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the wild rice, brown rice, pecans, raisins, green onions, mint, orange juice and zest. Stir in the wine and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside for 2 hours to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature.