How to Cook Wild Rice
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How to Cook Wild Rice
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How to Cook Wild Rice involves starting with rinsed wild rice added to a pot of boiling water. After adding the rice, heat is reduced to a gentle boil where the rice cooks for 35 to 55 minutes until grains are tender yet slightly firm with some grains beginning to split open. This long cooking time is necessary due to the hardness of wild rice kernels compared to white rice.
Once cooked, the rice is drained and returned to the pot, then covered with a clean towel and lid to let the rice steam for 10 minutes. This step finishes the cooking and ensures a fluffy texture. Fluffing with a fork separates the grains before serving.
Wild rice prepared this way develops a nutty and earthy flavor with a firm but tender chew. It works well as a side dish or mixed into salads or stuffing. Yielding about 3 cups cooked from 1 cup dry, this cooking method preserves the rice’s distinctive texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice rinsed
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Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, reduce the heat to a gentle boil, and cook until the rice is tender but still has a slight bite, typically 35 to 55 minutes. The grains will start to split open slightly.
- Drain and return the rice to the pot. Cover with a clean dish towel and then place the lid on the pot. Let steam for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Approximate yield is about 3 cups of cooked wild rice from 1 cup dry.
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