Ojibwe Harvest Wild Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup pure wild rice
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 2 leeks, white parts only-chopped into fine slices

Directions

1. 1

   Clean leeks of dirt.

2. 2

   Rinse rice in a strainer (a colander's holes are too big).

3. 3

   Place rice, water, and Grand Marnier in a heavy 3-quart saucepan then bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to a low boil; cover loosely and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   After 20 minutes, add leeks and butter. Stir and bring back up to a boil.

6. 6

   Bring back to a low boil; covered loosely, for 35 more minutes, still stirring occasionally. (cook until the rice has puffed and most of the liquid has absorbed).

7. 7

   After the 35 minutes, remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork.

8. 8

   Cover tightly and let stand for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Season with salt and pepper if desired then serve.