🌾 How to Cook Wild Rice (3 Ways)

Here’s a simple, foolproof guide on How to Cook Wild Rice — perfectly tender, slightly chewy, and nutty-flavored every time, whether you’re cooking it on the stovetop, in a rice cooker, or Instant Pot.

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🌾 How to Cook Wild Rice (3 Ways)

Servings: Makes about 3 cups cooked wild rice (from 1 cup uncooked)
Wild rice to water ratio (stovetop): 1 cup rice : 3 cups water or broth

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📝 Basic Ingredients:

• 1 cup wild rice (rinsed well)
• 3 cups water or broth (for flavor)
• ½ teaspoon salt (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Stovetop Method:

1. Rinse wild rice thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh sieve.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice, water or broth, and salt.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 45–55 minutes, or until most grains are split and tender but still chewy.
4. Drain excess water if needed. Fluff with a fork and serve.

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⚡ Instant Pot Method:

1. Add 1 cup wild rice and 1¼ cups water or broth to the Instant Pot.
2. Seal and cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes.
3. Natural release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
4. Fluff with a fork and enjoy!

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🍚 Rice Cooker Method:

1. Use 1 cup wild rice to 2½ cups water or broth in your rice cooker.
2. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
3. Set to the “brown rice” or “white rice” setting, depending on your model.
4. Cook until tender and chewy (may take up to 50–60 minutes).

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✅ Tips:

• For a nuttier flavor, toast wild rice in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes before cooking.
• Wild rice expands significantly — 1 cup uncooked yields ~3 cups cooked.
• Mix with brown rice, quinoa, or use in soups, salads, or stuffing.

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