Wild Rice with Toasted Almonds and Dried Cherry

 4  Servings

This goes well with Duck

2	cups wild rice
1/2	cup dried cherries
1/3	cup toasted almonds, slivered
3	tablespoons butter

Soak dried cherries in water, apple juice, brandy or any type of liquor for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Simmer wild rice with cherries for 45-60 minutes in lightly salted water, until tender, but not mushy.

Add butter.

Mix in toasted slivered almonds, reserving some to sprinkle over top of of dish for serving

Serve hot with duck or other poultry. 

