How to Cook Wild Rice

To Cook Wild Rice on the Stove Top:

1. Place wild rice, water (or stock), and salt in a saucepan with a lid over medium-high heat.
2. Put the lid on and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and let is simmer for 40-45 minutes. You will know that it is cooked when some of the kernels are burst open. If you soaked your wild rice the cooking time should be around 20-30 minutes.
3. Drain excess liquid and serve.

To Cook Wild Rice In Rice Cooker:

1. Rub the rice cooker insert with a tablespoon of butter or vegetable oil.
2. Add 1 cup of wild rice, 2 cups of water*, and a ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Give it a stir.
3. Select the brown rice (or white rice) option and let it cook. During my testings, it took about 45-55 minutes for wild rice to cook in a rice cooker.
4. When the cooking cycle is completed, let it rest for 10 minutes and fluff it with a fork before serving.

To Cook Wild Rice in Microwave *

1. Place 1 cup of wild rice, 3 cups of water, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt in a microwave safe bowl. Give it a stir.
2. Use a large enough microwave safe plate to cover.
3. Microwave on full power for 6 minutes. Carefully remove from the microwave and give it a stir. It will be very hot so be careful.
4. Microwave on medium (50%) power for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the microwave and let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes.
5. Most of the water should be absorbed and wild rice should be fully cooked and tender.
6. If not, microwave (covered with the plate) in full power in 1- minute intervals until it is fully cooked.