Entrees Sides Holiday Potluck

Chef Marcela's Morita Wild Rice

Chef Marcela's Wild Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring a smoky morita chile-infused rice blend, crispy fried onions, crunchy pistachios, and sweet apricots. Cooked in chicken broth with sautéed shallots and chiles, the rice is then tossed with fresh mint, parsley, and the perfectly fried onions for a delightful mix of textures. Finished with a sprinkle of herbs and a hint of sweetness, this dish is perfect for any occasion, offering a balanced combination of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors. Serve with Chef Marcela's Salsa Macha for an extra kick!

Minutes

Servings

430

Calories

Ingredients

2

cups

Organic Wild Blend® Rice suggested substitutions
2

tbsp

olive oil
2 – 3

morita chiles, stemmed, seeded, diced
1

shallot
3 ¹⁄₂

cups

chicken broth
1

white onion, halved, thinly sliced
2

tbsp

flour
2

tsp

sugar
Avocado Oil, for frying
³⁄₄

cups

coarsely chopped pistachios
¹⁄₄

cups

chopped fresh mint
³³⁄₁₀₀

cups

chopped fresh parsley
³⁄₄

cups

thin sliced dried apricots
Chef Marcela's Salsa Macha

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6

Serves: 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories:		430
% Daily Value*
Total Fat: 15g		19%
	Saturated Fat: 1.5g
	Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 12mg		4%
Sodium: 120mg		5%
Total Carbohydrate: 49g		18%
	Dietary Fiber: 6g	21%
	Sugars: 9g	18%

Instructions

Heat heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Heat olive oil. Add moritas and shallots and saute 1 minute. Add rice and saute 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand 10 minutes.
Toss onions with flour when oil is at 350F. Add onions and fry until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and toss with sugar and a pinch of salt while hot. Set aside.
Place rice in large bowl, toss with onions, reserving some for topping at end. Toss with all remaining ingredients, reserving some of the herbs to sprinkle at the end with onions. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve with Chef Marcela's Salsa Macha if desired.