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wild rice in a stock pot
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How to Cook Wild Rice

Learn how to make wild rice on the stove top and in the Instant Pot. Both methods are very easy and will have you using wild rice in a variety of recipes!
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 50 minutes
Fat 0
Carbs
Protein 6
Yield 4

Ingredients

Stove-Top

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 4 cups of water or broth

Instant Pot

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1.5 cups of water or broth

Instructions

Stove-Top

  • Add wild rice and liquid to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
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  • Lower heat to low and cover. Let wild rice simmer for around 45 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Once the wild rice is done*, strain the excess liquid from the wild rice and enjoy!
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Instant Pot

  • Add wild rice and liquid to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Turn pressure valve to seal and cook wild rice for 35 minutes on high pressure.
  • Quick release pressure and fluff wild rice with a fork, and enjoy!

Tips & Notes

  • You know when your wild rice is done when the grain pops open. It's supposed to taste more "al dente" the mushy.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 143kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g