Marinated Wild Rice With Mushrooms

Ingredients

3 c water
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1/2 c wild rice
1/2 c long rice
4 oz porcini mushrooms
1 c mushrooms
1 c carrots
3 tb parsley
2 chives
1/4 c walnuts
3/8 c nut oil
1/4 c safflower oil
1/4 c wine vinegar
1/2 lemon
2 ts dijon mustard
1 ts mixed herbs

Instructions

Combine water & bouillon cube in a heavy pot & bring to a boil. Stir in the rices & return to a boil. Lower heat, cover & simmer for 45 minutes, until the water has been absorbed. Let rices cool to room temperature. Slice all the mushrooms & sweat them in a skillet over moderate heat until they are just wilted. Combine in a large mixing bowl with the rice & add remaining ingredients, including vinaigrette. Cover & marinate for 2 hours before serving. If making ahead, put in fridge & take it out 1 hour before serving. VINAIGRETTE: Combine all ingredients in a cruet & shake till combined. Shake well before each use.