Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked wild rice (the rice should be overcooked), well drained
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for the waffle maker
  • Fried Chicken (page 50)
  • Pink Peppercorn Butter (recipe follows), for serving
  • Maple-Horseradish Syrup (recipe follows), for serving
  • 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened
  • 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, coarsely crushed
  • 3 tablespoons clover honey
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, drained
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Method

  • To make the waffles, whisk together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and oil together in a separate large bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and whisk until the mixture just comes together.
  • Add the wild rice and melted butter, and fold until just combined.
  • Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Heat the waffle maker.
  • Brush the waffle grates with some melted butter, and cook the waffles according to the manufacturers directions.
  • Spread the waffles with some of the Pink Peppercorn Butter, top with a piece or two of fried chicken, and drizzle the waffles and chicken with some of the Maple-Horseradish Syrup.
  • Combine the butter, peppercorns, honey, and salt to taste in a small bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
  • Stir the syrup, horseradish, and mustard together in a small bowl.