3 c Water
1 ea Vegetable bouillon cube
1/2 c Wild rice
1/2 c Long-grain rice
4 oz Porcini mushrooms
1 c Mushrooms, sliced
1 c Carrots, julienned
3 tb Parsley, minced
2 tb Chives, minced
1/4 c Walnuts, chopped
Salt & pepper ——————————–VINAIGRETTE——————————– 1/3 c Nut oil
1/4 c Safflower oil
1/4 c White wine vinegar
Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 ts Dijon mustard
Black pepper 1 ts Mixed herbs
Combine water & bouillon cube in a heavy pot & bring to a boil. Stir in the rices & return to a boil. Lower heat, cover & simmer for 45 minutes, until the water has been absorbed. Let rices cool to room temperature. Slice all the mushrooms & sweat them in a skillet over moderate heat until they are just wilted. Combine in a large mixing bowl with the rice & add remaining ingredients, including vinaigrette. Cover & marinate for 2 hours before serving. If making ahead, put in fridge & take it out 1 hour before serving. VINAIGRETTE: Combine all ingredients in a cruet & shake till combined. Shake well before each use.