Cooked Wild Rice

Cooked wild rice

Serves 2.

• 1/3 c wild rice
• 1 ts butter; Unsalted
• 1 c water
• 1 Dash salt
• 1 Bacon Strip; Thick, Lean
• 1 Dash white pepper; Freshly

Ground

Put The wild rice And water in a Small Sauce Pan. Bring The water to aBoil, Then Reduce The Heat to a Bare Simmer, Cover And Cook Until The RiceIs Tender, 1 to 1 1/4 Hours. While The rice is Cooking, Saute The BaconUntil Golden Brown And Crisp, Then Drain on a Paper Towel. Cut The BaconCrosswise Into Thin Julienne Strips And Set Aside. When The rice is Done,Gently Stir in The butter With a Fork Until Melted; Season to Taste WithSalt And pepper. Just Before Serving, Toss The rice With The BaconStrips.

Makes 1 Cup.

Enjoy.