Learn how to cook wild rice on the stove, in a rice cooker, or the Instant Pot. A healthy and delicious grain, wild rice is a great natural source of protein and fiber.
Doneness:Some people prefer their wild rice, quite chewy and barely broken open, while others insist it must be fully burst open.We prefer it somewhere in the middle with most of the grains burst open, yet not cooked to mush. Depending on your preference simply add or subtract 5 minutes of cooking time.Rinsing Wild Rice:Do you need to soak or pre-rinse prior to cooking wild rice? Yes and no. While rinsing the wild rice before cooking is always a good idea, soaking it is not required. Soaking the wild rice for 15 minutes can cut the cooking time in half, but it will also result in a softer, less textured end product.Variations & Substitutions:You can flavor the wild rice with garlic, finely chopped onions and carrot, herbs, or even spices.Instead of water to cook the rice you can also use vegetable or chicken broth to add more flavor or nutrition.