Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2012

I loved this! I didn't have onion salt so I used some garlic powder instead. I also didn't have wild rice but it was still great! Served it with bbq salmon and brussel sprouts.

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FIFILABOUCHE

Reviewed: May 30, 2011

WOW, nice...I caught my husband actually going to the fridge for leftovers of this rice! I sprinkled some orange zest on top..it was FANTASTIC and I'm incorporating it into our regular dinner routine! SO GLAD TO HAVE FOUND IT, THANK YOU

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jujubeee714

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2010

I cheated and you can too! I melted butter in a 5 quart pot. Added onion, cashews, and finely chopped carrots. Sauteed for ~2 min on high heat. Add the remaining ingredients. I used two boxes of uncle bens long grain and wild rice and cooked for about 25 min - Until the rice absorbed the chicken broth. Everyone liked it so it was a hit.

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Jason

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Living In: Miamisburg, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2009

I LOVE this recipe. It is amazing. I can't believe anyone could say it doesn't have flavor. It doesn't need added spices or anything. I am not a fan of raisins at all, but they are incredible in this recipe and you would definitely lose a lot by picking them out or omitting them. I first made this for a large party and everyone raved over it. The only change I made was to sub vegetable broth for the chicken broth as I had several vegetarians in attendance. Otherwise stuck to the recipe and it was/is awesome!

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THETRETTELS

Reviewed: May 29, 2009

It was okay. Made exactly as written. There is next to no spices or herbs so there is next to no flavor. It can be flavored up, but to do so would change it so much you would effectively be making something else.

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queenvalerie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA

Living In: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: May 17, 2008

This is a delicious side dish and goes very well with the Baked Halibut Steaks by Dakota Kelly. I only left out the raisins, this dish is super colorful and very tasty! Thanks for the recipe.

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chibiharuka

Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2008

This was okay. Everyone picked out the raisins, as it gave it an akward flavor. It seemed to take too much effort for the outcome.

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Briget

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Living In: New Brighton, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2008

I cooked this rice for my husband and I tonight and we had it as our main course because we aren't eating meat right now. I tweeked it a bit using vegetable oil instead of butter, omitting the peas, and using only plain white uncooked rice (I live in a country where you can't by the long grain or wild rice varieties). I began by sauteing the uncooked rice with the carrots, onion, and raisins until browned, added the broth and spices boiled, simmered, and then added the cashews and green onion at the end. It was a wonderful dish that we both loved (although my husband said it was a little on the sweet side). I thought it was very tasty! Thanks for the recipe!

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Blueheaven244

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007

I made this with some modifications and it was still very tasty! I left out the carrots and peas and used sliced almonds (toasted in a dry pan) instead. Next time I will saute the onions briefly first and then add the rice, as I felt the rice was burning and the onions did not have sufficient time to cook. I could not find wild rice, and while I think that would add to the flavor, it did not affect the overall outcome of the dish. Will definitely make again.

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PHXGIRL

Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2007

This recipe was not only delicious but very easy to make. I used Minute Rice and doubled up on the amount since I didn't have any wild rice and just let it cook for 5 minutes and it still turned out great. Even my daughter who is a picky eater ate a huge serving. I also chopped up the raisins and crushed the cashews to make it easier for my kids to try. I will definately make this one again. Thanks.

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