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Wild rice served in a bowl
Nutritious and healthy wild rice side dish

Perfectly Cooked Wild Rice

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Side Dishes
Wild rice isn't actually rice, but the seed of a North American aquatic grass. Cooking it requires patience: the hard outer husk needs time to soften so the inner starch can swell. Perfectly cooked wild rice grains 'bloom': the husk splits, revealing the light interior. The flavor is nutty and earthy, with a pleasantly chewy texture.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot with lid
  • Sieve

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk (if using butter)

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water.

Tip: Although it has less surface starch than white rice, you still need to wash off dust.
2 ✓

Place rice, water, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil.

Tip: Wild rice absorbs water slowly, so we cook it in plenty of liquid, similar to pasta.
3 ✓

Cover and simmer on low heat for 40-50 minutes. It's done when grains split open, revealing the white interior.

Tip: The hard hull allows moisture to penetrate slowly. [Diffusion]
4 ✓

Drain any excess liquid if necessary. Stir in the butter or oil to polish the grains and prevent sticking.

Tip: Fat enhances the nutty flavor and gives a glossy finish.
5 ✓

Season with pepper and fresh parsley.

Tip: Fresh herbs brighten up the earthy flavor of the rice.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it still hard after 45 minutes?
Wild rice is tough; sometimes it needs up to 60 minutes. Add a little more water and keep cooking!
Should I soak it?
Not strictly necessary, but soaking for a few hours can shorten the cooking time.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Wild Rice
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Butter or Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley