I doubt you'll find any windfalls like that, but a one pound bag of wild rice is only $3.00 in my grocery store. Be sure that you are buying the long grain wild rice. There are some varieties where the rice is broken into small pieces, and that just cooks up to mush. The longer the grains the better.
Wild rice isn't rice - it's the seed of an aquatic grass native to North America. If you can find hand harvested wild rice grown by a Native American band in Minnesota, grab it! It is more expensive, but has the most wonderful nutty flavor and firm yet tender texture.
To cook wild rice, first carefully rinse it and remove any extraneous material. Combine 1 cup of the rice with 3 cups of water and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 35-45 minutes until rice is tender. Drain, if necessary; makes 2-1/2 to 3 cups depending on the rice.
Wild Rice Recipes
- Wild Rice Chicken Sandwich Spread
Here's a wonderful spread to keep on hand in the refrigerator to feed those hungry teenagers when they get home from school. - Wild Rice Chowder
This is such a delicious recipe. It looks long, but goes together very quickly and it's perfect for a large crowd, especially served with Onion Scones. - Wild Rice Crockpot Chili
Wild rice cooks to perfection in your crockpot. The nutty taste and tender texture are a wonderful addition to a classic chili. - Wild Rice Quiche
Sour cream and Dijon mustard add wonderful texture to this quiche; it really melts in your mouth. - Crockpot Wild Rice Pilaf
You can serve this simple pilaf as a side dish to simple grilled chicken breasts or pork chops, or serve it with other selections as a vegetarian entree. - Wild Rice Meatloaf
For meatloaf lovers, cooked wild rice takes this humble dish into another dimention. You must try this recipe! - Wild Rice Stuffed Turkey Breast
This easy crockpot recipe uses just five ingredients! Plus, you get a main dish and side disn in one pot. - Barley Black Bean Salad
Wow, this dish combines two whole grains for a nutty main dish salad that is just plain delicious. - Wild Rice Turkey Bake
Another five ingredient recipe! This creamy and satisfying main dish casserole recipe takes just minutes to put together. - Wild Rice Salad
Wild rice and canned chicken combine with a few more ingredients to make a delicious main dish salad. - Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Casserole
This easy and delicious one dish recipe is one of my favorites. Serve it with a green salad for a complete and simple meal. - Crockpot Mixed Rice Pilaf
You can easily turn this into a main dish by adding pieces of chicken breast or thigh. - Orange Chicken and Wild Rice Salad
This five ingredient salad has the most wonderful combination of flavors and textures; try it soon! - Sweet and Sour Meatball Stew
Wild rice adds a wonderful dimension to this classic stew. - Ham Broccoli and Wild Rice Skillet
This one dish meal uses a long grain rice and wild rice mix; be sure to use this ingredient, because the wild rice in the mix is processed to cook in less time.
