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.
Customer Reviews
As a Minnesota native now living in the Florida Keys, I missed great wild rice (none available in the Keys). I had to have some and so far have made Byerly's Wild Rice Soup. Yum!
(Posted on 3/8/10)
We sold this product as a fundraiser for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, WI. Everyone loves the rice. The money raised will purchase an Automatic External Defibrilator (AED) for the congregation.
(Posted on 12/14/09)
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serv.Size 2.5 tbsp. (30g)
Servings Varies
Calories 115
Fat Cal. 3
*Percent Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
| Amount/Serving | %DV* | Amount/Serving | %DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat 0.3g | 1% | Total Carb. 24g | 8% |
| Sat. Fat 0g | 0% | Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Trans. Fat 0g | Sugars 0g | ||
| Cholest. 0mg | 0% | Protein 5g | |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% | ||
| Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0% • Calcium 0% • Iron 3% | |||
