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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Fresh chestnuts -- OR
10 oz -canned chestnuts
2 pk Long-grain rice & wild rice
-(6 oz size packages)
4 c Water
1/2 c Cream sherry
4 tb Butter or margarine
1/2 c Sliced onion
1/2 c Sliced celery
1/2 c Minced parsley
If fresh chestnuts are used, slit shells on one side
and cook in boiling water to cover 20 minutes. Cool,
peel off shells and skin and dice coarsely. Drain and
dice canned chestnuts, if used. Cook rice in water
according to package directions, using seasonings from
package and adding sherry and 1 tablespoon butter.
Meanwhile, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in
skillet. Add onion, celery and parsley and cook until
onion is tender but not browned. Combine rice with
vegetables and chestnuts. Makes enough for 10-pound
turkey
