Wild rice is a mixture of four different grains.
Wild rice, also called Canadian rice or Indian rice, is a combination of four different grains. Wild rice is different from white or brown rice. Wild rice has a hard outer husk that needs to be softened before the grain is eatable. Since the grain is harder, chefs will often add 2 parts to 5 parts white rice or brown rice to 1 part wild rice to soften the texture. However, wild rice can be prepared by itself.
Boil
Rinse the wild rice in cold water. Check the wild rice for any small rocks or other non-food objects that may be hidden in the dry rice. Bring 3 cups of water or broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add wild rice and bring liquid back to a simmer. Cover the rice and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. The rice's outer shell will bloom, or break open, when finished. Drain any excess liquid and serve.
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse the wild rice in cold water. Check the wild rice for any small rocks or other non-food objects that may be hidden in the dry rice. Combine 3 cups of broth or water with 1 cup of wild rice in an oven-safe casserole dish. Cover and place in the oven for one hour to one hour 15 minutes. The rice's outer shell will bloom, or break open, when finished. Drain any excess liquid and serve.
Saute
Rinse the wild rice in cold water. Check the wild rice for any small rocks or other non-food objects that may be hidden in the dry rice. Add 1/4 cup of oil or butter to a large skillet. Melt the butter and add 1 cup of dry, wild rice. Saute for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes, the rice's outer hull will break open when finished. Add 2 cups of broth or water and bring to a high boil for 10 minutes while stirring constantly. Drain any excess liquids and serve.
Microwave
Rinse the wild rice in cold water. Check the wild rice for any small rocks or other non-food objects that may be hidden in the dry rice. Add 3 cups of water or broth and 1 cup of wild rice into a microwavable safe dish with a cover. Microwave on high power for five minutes. Then, lower the microwave's power to medium and microwave for an additional 30 minutes. Let the dish stand in the microwave for another 10 to 15 minutes. Drain any additional liquid and serve.
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