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Assam Melody Red Wild Rice

Submitted by: David Millar

Rich flavor from Assam Melody tea blends with earthy wild rice to make a delicious dish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2-3

Ingredients

2-3 tsp dry Assam Melody tea
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup dry precooked wild rice
dash red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions
Start heating the water in a small pan. Start brewing the tea as it heats up. When it reaches a boil, add the wild rice and red pepper flakes and cover. Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes. When ready, remove the cover and drain some of the extra water and take out the tea. Serve over grilled chicken or summer squash, or in a pita or bread bowl with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber or your choice of veggies.