Chef Austin Bartold's Wild Rice Pilaf
One of Minnesota's tastiest local ingredients, wild rice is the perfect side dish for all your regional favorites, from pan-fried walleye to hot dish. This pilaf was crafted by local chef Austin Bartold and is the ideal companion to his Bison Ribeye Steaks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- ¼ cup carrots, diced
- ¼ cup celery, diced
- ¼ cup white onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
Place wild rice in a small bowl and gently rinse under cold water. Carefully pour water out and rinse again. Repeat until water is almost clear.
Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil and swirl around the pan. Once oil is shimmering, add garlic and vegetables and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add wild rice and stock and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium and cook for 8-12 minutes or until rice is tender.
Recipe by Lakewinds Food Co-op at https://www.lakewinds.coop/recipes/all/chef-austin-bartolds-wild-rice-pilaf/