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Wild rice in rice cooker with a spoon.

Wild Rice In A Rice Cooker

Keri Bevan
Can you cook wild rice in a rice cooker? You sure can! This flavorful, nutty grain can be served as a side dish to curries and stews, or you use it as a base for salads and soups.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • Salt optional, to taste
  • Butter or olive oil optional, for flavor

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the wild rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve to remove any debris.
  • Place the rinsed wild rice in the rice cooker inner pot. Add water or broth to the pot. The general rule of thumb is to use 2 cups of liquid for every 1 cup of wild rice.
  • If desired, add a pinch of salt for seasoning and flavor. You can also add a small amount of butter or olive oil to add flavor to the rice. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid.
  • Select the appropriate cooking setting on your rice cooker. If your rice cooker has a specific setting for wild rice, use that. Otherwise, you can use the regular rice setting. Start the cooking cycle. The rice cooker will automatically shut off once the rice is done cooking, typically in about 45-50 minutes.
  • Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the rice sit in the rice cooker for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow for steam absorption and fluffing.
  • After resting, open the lid of the rice cooker and fluff the wild rice with a fork.

Notes

❄️ Storage Instructions

Refrigerator

Allow the cooked wild rice to cool completely. Spread it out on a baking sheet or large plate to allow it to cool down to room temperature. This prevents excess moisture from building up.
Transfer the cooled wild rice to an airtight storage container or resealable plastic bag and store it in the fridge. Cooked wild rice can last for 4-6 days in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Freezer

You can also freeze cooked wild rice. Follow steps 1-3 above. Place the airtight container or resealable plastic bag in the freezer. Cooked wild rice can be frozen for up to 6 months.
When you're ready to use the frozen wild rice, remove it from the freezer and thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat the thawed rice in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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