Should I soak the wild rice before cooking?

No, you do not need to soak the rice. Soaking the rice beforehand can reduce the cooking time, so if you want to, you can! But this step is not necessary.

What is the best way to cook wild rice?

We have found that cooking wild rice on the stovetop is easiest and best way to cook wild rice because you can adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the grains which can vary greatly.

What is the water-to-rice ratio for cooking wild rice?

On the stove t op : use a ratio of 1 cup of wild rice with 3 cups of water. In the instant Pot : use a ration of 1 cup wild rice with 1 ⅓ cups water.

Should I cook wild rice with water or broth?

You can use either! Water is easy, but if you have vegetable broth, or chicken stock, the rice will absorb it, giving an extra rich, savory flavor.

How much cooked wild rice does 1 cup dried yield?

This can vary, but usually, 1 cup of uncooked wild rice should yield 2 ¾ cups of cooked rice.

How long does it take to cook wild rice?

Cooking wild rice on the stovetop takes anywhere from 35-45 minutes, depending on how chewy you want the rice to be and the thickness of the grains (which can vary greatly). Pressure cooking wild rice in an I nstant P ot takes 50 minutes of total time. (28-30 minutes of pressure cooking time, plus the time it needs to build the pressure plus time to release the pressure.)

Is wild rice supposed to be crunchy?

Wild rice should not be crunchy; rather it should have a toothsome, chewy bite, with a tender center.

What is the flavor of wild rice?

Wild rice has a nutty, earthy flavor that lends itself to both sweet and savory dishes. It is especially popular in the fall season because its distinct flavor pairs well with winter squashes.

How long does cooked wild rice last in the fridge?

If cooled, and then stored in an airtight container, wild rice will last in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Why is wild rice so expensive?

Wild rice is an aquatic grass grown in shallow waters that is harvested by hand, shaking the grains loose. This labor-intensive process was originally harvested by Native Americans who threshed the grasses into their canoes. While the process is more mechanized today, it is still expensive to produce.

How to Cook Wild Rice

Name: Wild Rice Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 47 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice (do not use a blend); 3 cups water or broth; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup wild rice (do not use a blend); 1 ⅓ cup water, veggie broth or chicken stock; ½ teaspoon salt (reduce to ¼ teaspoon if using broth or stock); 1 teaspoon olive oil

Description

This wild rice recipe is simple, tasty and nutritious Learn how to cook wild rice on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker. Includes both stovetop instructions and Instant Pot instructions.

Ingredients

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Stovetop Method

1 cup wild rice (do not use a blend)
3 cups water or broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil

Instant Pot Method

1 cup wild rice (do not use a blend)
1 1/3 cup water, veggie broth or chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt (reduce to 1/4 teaspoon if using broth or stock)
1 teaspoon olive oil

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Instructions

Stovetop Instructions (45 minutes)

In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add rice, salt and olive oil and give a good stir. Once boiling, cover, lower heat to low, and keep it at a gentle simmer.
Simmer 35 minutes- and check for tenderness. (Timing will depend on the thickness of the grains which can vary.) Some grains will have burst open while some will have not. Test a grain that has not burst open- and if tender enough for your liking, then turn heat off. If not, simmer another 5-10 minutes until desired tenderness.
Drain over a fine mesh strainer for 5 minutes. It is ready to eat!

Instant Pot Instructions (50 minutes)

Rinse and drain wild rice.
Place in an Instant Pot with 1 1/3 cups water or veggie broth (or chicken stock). Add salt, and olive oil.
Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes.
Naturally, release for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Notes

Because of the varying degrees of “thickness” of wild rice, cooking time is never an “absolute”, each batch can be slightly different. I prefer the stovetop method because I can more easily gauge this.

To serve as a tasty side- drizzle with more olive oil (or butter), season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with a fresh Italian parsley.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ½ cup
Calories: 122
Sugar: 0.8 g
Sodium: 234.8 mg
Fat: 1.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg