Chicken or Duck Stuffing

* Currants should be plumped in hot water to cover and drain To make chicken or duck stuffing, place the warm rice in a mixing bowl. Stir in currants, almonds, onion, butter, basil, parsley, egg (if using), and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly. Use to stuff a chicken or duck for roasting or spoon into a baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and place in a 350ºF. oven until heated through, about 30 minutes. Alternatively, heat in a microwave oven for about 5 minutes. This is enough to stuff a 5 to 7 lb. bird or serve 6 as a side dish

From: James McNairs Rice Cookbook c1988. Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #324 Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 23:57:29 -0800 From: Becky <jbowde19@mail.idt.net>