Minnesota Grown Wild Rice

Minnesota wild rice — a nutritious whole grain.

• Grain is 3/8 of an inch long — shorter than our Canadian Organic Wild Rice.
• We preserve the nutritious black outer hull. (Some processors remove the black hull to obtain a shorter cook time.) Also, we dry the rice properly, which prevents the moldy aroma sometimes found with other wild rice.
• Wild rice, actually a grain, is higher in protein than other grains and white rices.

Common uses: Often used as a major ingredient in soups, stews, and casseroles. Also used alone as a side dish and as a base for entrees and salads.

Note — Our Minnesota wild rice is labeled "Thousand Lakes Food Company," a brand of North Bay Trading Company.

Packaging: Bagged selections are in resealable poly bags. Bulk box orders use sealed plastic bag inside sturdy cardboard box.

GMO free: This Minnesota wild wild rice is not genetically modified.

Easy to Prepare.

• Wash wild rice with cold water and then drain.
• Bring 1 part wild rice and 3 parts water to a boil.
• Then cover and strong simmer for about 40-45 minutes.
• Drain or let the water steam off for the last few minutes of cooking.
• Do not over cook. For the full flavor and chewy texture of Minnesota wild rice, stop cooking when the rice looks like an opened hot dog bun — not exploded like popcorn.
• Serve piping hot, perhaps with butter, salt, and pepper.

Freezes well. Cooked wild rice may be frozen and then reheated.

Yield — Expands almost 3 times when cooked. Use 1 cup (about 0.4 pound) of uncooked Minnesota wild rice to make 4 generous portions.

Storage — Best if used within 18 months of purchase. Store tightly sealed in a clean, dry place.