Cooking Essentials
The Technique
Wild Rice
Wild rice is a grass grown in wet regions that is harvested in August & September. The green seeds are collected, cured & dried in their own hull using a method that imparts the signature nutty flavor of the wild rice. Since the crop yields are much lower to comparable foods, it is often times blended & served with other grains. Learn how to prepare authentic wild rice.
Basic Wild Rice
makes about 4 1/2 cups
1 1/4 cups wild rice
4 cups water
3/4 tsp kosher salt
Rinse the wild rice in a fine wire mesh colander & transfer to a 2 quart saucepan. Pour the water over the wild rice & stir in the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over Medium-High heat. Reduce the heat to Low, cover & cook 40 to 45 minutes or until al dente & some of the rice splits. Drain the wild rice in a fine wire mesh colander. Use as directed in specific recipe applications.
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How To Cook Wild Rice
Wild rice may be used in hot & cold recipe applications. The chewy texture adds wonderful taste notes to a variety of your favorite foods. Follow these additional pointers for success in your own kitchen.
The Technique
All of the water will not absorb into the wild rice during cooking. In order to determine if it is ready, the best method is to simply taste it just as if you were to check the texture of pasta. It shouldn’t be too firm nor too soft. Look for a toothsome bite. Expect about a cup or so of the water to remain once the rice is thoroughly cooked. Simply drain in a fine wire mesh colander.
When preparations are to be made for cold salad applications, allow the rice to cool completely. Spread it over a half sheet pan & refrigerate about 30 minutes before proceeding with specific recipe instructions. Wild rice may be stirred directly into soups. If integrating the grain into one of your favorite recipes, add it during the last 30 minutes of the cooking time. It will continue to expand while hot so adjust the cook time keeping that thought in mind.
The Tune
“The Best Is Yet To Come” Peggy Lee
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