Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where flavors dance on your palate and create a symphony of taste. We embark on a journey to discover the perfect recipe for a dish that combines the richness of duck with the nutty goodness of wild rice, resulting in a salad that tantalizes your senses. In this article, we'll savor the diverse offerings from the culinary world, exploring the ingredients, techniques, and artistry that transform simple elements into an extraordinary dish. Get ready to enhance your culinary repertoire with a recipe that will turn your next gathering into an unforgettable feast.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
WILD RICE SALAD
Steps:
- Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Drain well and place the rice back in the pot. Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes.
- While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice. Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.
DUCK AND WILD RICE SALAD
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature while making salad.
- Cook rice:
- Rinse rice well in a large sieve under cold water, then drain. Heat butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in water and broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. (Grains will split open but not all liquid will be absorbed.) Drain well in a colander and cool to warm before adding to dressing. (Spread rice out in a shallow baking pan to cool faster.)
- Cook sugar snaps and duck while rice is cooking:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook sugar snaps in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then drain well.
- Pat duck dry and season with salt and pepper. Score skin in a crosshatch pattern and place duck, skin sides up, in a lightly oiled shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan. Roast in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 120°F (for medium-rare), about 25 minutes. Leave oven on.
- Transfer duck to a cutting board and when just cool enough to handle, remove skin. Thinly slice skin (scored side down), keeping duck breast warm, loosely covered with foil. Bake skin in baking pan in middle of oven until very crisp, about 15 to 20 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Cut duck breast halves in half horizontally (butterfly-style), then cut across the grain into thin slices. Add duck and any juices to dressing along with rice, sugar snaps, scallions, apricots, pecans, and salt and toss gently to combine.
- Just before serving, scatter crisp duck skin on top.
- Available at D'Artagnan (800-327-8246) and Hudson Valley Foie Gras (877-289-3643).
WILD RICE SALAD
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Drain well and place the rice back in the pot. Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes. While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice. Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.
BEST WILD RICE SALAD
Worth the time it takes to make this!!! The nutty flavor and crunchy texture of the wild rice are so wonderful in this salad they always ask for more!
Provided by Kimber
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, cover wild rice with three inches (7.5 cm) of salted water. Bring to a boil and boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain the excess water, turn heat to lowest setting, cover rice and let steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the grains split open. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken lightly in the butter and oil, cooking gently and thoroughly. Do not overcook the chicken. Cool and shred the chicken into bite-size pieces.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the rice, chicken and water chestnuts. Set aside.
- For the dressing, whisk together the walnut oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over the wild rice mixture and combine. To serve, place 2-3 romaine leaves on each plate and spoon the wild rice mixture onto the leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 70.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
DUCK AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
An old one from Southern Living. My mom has made this one for years, using the bounty from my dad's duck hunts.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Wild Game
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large pot; cover with water, and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until ducks are tender.
- Remove ducks from stock; strain stock and reserve.
- When ducks are cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Cook rice by following the package directions.
- Drain mushrooms, reserving the liquid.
- Add enough duck broth to the mushroom liquid to make 1 1/2 cups.
- Saute chopped onion in the melted margarine until tender.
- Add in flour, stirring until smooth.
- Add in mushrooms; cook/stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in mushroom liquid/broth mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in duck, rice, half-and-half, and parsley.
- Spoon into a greased 2-quart shallow casserole dish.
- Sprinkle almonds over the top.
- Cover and bake in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes; uncover and bake 5-10 more minutes or until thoroughly heated.
COLD WILD RICE SALAD
A refreshing, delicious, colorful wild rice salad that is served cold. Great as a main dish or side dish.
Provided by Karen Quinn
Categories Rice Salad
Time 4h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Discard seasoning packets from the rice and place rice in a large saucepan. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Spread rice on a baking sheet to cool.
- While the rice is cooling, toast pine nuts in a dry frying pan over low heat until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a large bowl.
- Add walnut oil to the same pan, then add walnuts. Toast until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add walnuts to the pine nuts.
- Add cooled rice to the nuts, along with bell peppers, celery, cranberries, and scallions; toss well.
- Blend rice vinegar, basil, Dijon, garlic, and pepper for dressing in a food processor. Slowly drizzle olive oil and walnut oil through the chute with the motor running until combined.
- Add dressing the the rice salad and toss well. Chill for 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1296.1 mg, Sugar 8 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for duck breast that is a deep red color and has a good amount of fat marbling.
- Cook the duck breast perfectly. The best way to do this is to sear it in a hot pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes per side, then finish cooking it in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the duck breast rest for a few minutes before slicing it. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meat more tender.
- Use a variety of vegetables and fruits in your salad. This will add color, flavor, and texture.
- Use a light and flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or a citrus-based dressing are both good options.
- Serve the salad immediately. This is when it will be at its best.
Conclusion:
Duck and wild rice salad is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also a relatively easy salad to make, so it is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of protein, vegetables, and fruits, this salad is a well-rounded and healthy meal. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting salad to try, give duck and wild rice salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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