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Wild rice and a bowl garnished with parsley.
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5 from 2 votes

Wild Rice

An easy stovetop wild rice blend simmered in stock with optional butter. A nutty, chewy side dish that's also great in soups and salads.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: wild rice
Servings: 6
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Equipment

  • pot with lid
  • fine mesh strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken stock or water
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional

Instructions

  • Add the rice blend to a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse under cold running water for 1 to 2 minutes and drain completely.
    Rinsed wild rice and a colander.
  • Add the rinsed rice, stock or water, and optional butter to a pot with a lid.
    Saucepan with wild rice, chicken stock and butter.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes.
    Sauce pan with wild rice, chicken stock and butter simmering on an electric skillet.
  • Remove from the heat and leave the lid on for 10 minutes to allow the rice to steam. Fluff with a fork and serve.
    Sauce pan with cooked wild rice fluffed with a fork.

Notes

  • This recipe was made with a wild rice blend, not 100% wild rice. Different blends may require different cooking times or liquid amounts.
  • If the rice isn't tender when the cooking time is up, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of liquid and cook a little longer.
  • If the rice is done but there's extra liquid, uncover the pot and cook off the excess briefly.
  • For a rice cooker, use the same liquid ratio and the brown rice setting if available, following your cooker's instructions.
  • Refrigerate cooked rice promptly and use within 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for best quality.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg