Served as starter. Non-vegetarian dish.

Canadian

1/2 cup long grain and wild Rice blend, uncooked

1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

1 large Onion, chopped

2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped

1 lb Asparagus, cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices (or bunch)

4 cups Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 pinch Black Pepper

1 (12 ounce) can 2% evaporated Milk

2 Tablespoons Cornstarch

1/3 cup chopped Parsley (optional)

Prepare rice according to package directions, set aside. Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high. Add onion, garlic and asparagus, cook 3-5 minutes and stir occassionly. Add rice, broth, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Mix evaporated milk with constarch in small bowl until smooth. Add to saucepan. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Stir in parsley. For vegetarians use the vegetable stock.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves: 8

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