Wild Rice Blinis with Herring Tartare Salads, soups, desserts...What else could wild rice possibly be made into? How about a patty? 4 cups California wild rice, cooked 1/2 cup fresh herbs, minced 4 eggs 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt   ground pepper to taste   sunflower oil 1 ounce fresh chives 14 ounces herring fillets; drained and minced 1/3 cup minced shallots 2/3 cup sour cream

Directions Mix wild rice, herbs, eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Form into 30 patties; fry in oil until crisp. Chop enough chives to yield 5 Tablespoons; cut remainder into 2 cm lengths. Mix herring and shallots, spoon onto serving plates; sprinkle with chopped chives. Arrange 3 blinis on each plate; garnish with chive pieces and a dollop of sour cream. Makes 10 servings. Compliments of California Wild Rice Advisory Board :: www.cawildrice.com