Morels in Wild Rice and Chives Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients - 1 ounce dried morel mushrooms - 2 1/2 cups morel stock or water - 1 cup wild rice - 1 teaspoon salt - 4 tablespoons butter - 3 tablespoons to 4 tablespoons fresh chopped chives (divided) - black pepper or garlic pepper to taste    Wild rice mixed with succulent pieces of morels and seasoned simply with chives makes this dish a wonderful side dish to accompany a variety of main dishes.   Directions Measure 2½ cups of warm water and place in bowl. Add dried morel mushrooms to warm water	1

	and allow the mushrooms to reconstitute for approximately 45 minutes. Save the liquid and strain through a fine mesh strainer, cheese cloth, or other loosely woven fabric. In a medium size sauce pan, add strained morel stock, salt and wild rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer approximately 40-45 minutes. Drain off any excess water. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat until it foams. Add mushrooms and 2 tablespoons of fresh chives. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked wild rice, stir until combined. Remove from heat and season to taste.	2