Fall River Wild Rice - 6 x 1 lb.

Wild rice, also known as Indian Rice or Water Oats, is not a rice at all, but the seed from a grass that grows wild along the edges of lakes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and southern Canada.  Harvested in the old-time way by the Indians who paddle along the water's edge, bending the grasses and beating the seeds into their boats.  It is dark in color, intriguing in taste.  Excellent when mixed with other kinds of rice.

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup cooked wild rice

Calories 320

Calories from Fat 10

Total Fat 1g    2%

Saturated Fat 0g    0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg    0%

Sodium 10mg    0%

Total Carbohydrate 68g    23%

Dietary Fiber 6g    24%

Sugars 1g   

Protein 10g

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 2%

Iron 10%

Uncooked wild rice will keep almost indefinitely when stored in an airtight container.  Cooked, it will keep up to 10 days refrigerated or can be frozen to use later.

Basic Preparation Wild rice is easy to prepare.  The texture can be varied to your liking, the longer it cooks, the softer and fluffier the grain becomes.  Add 1 cup wild rice to 4 cups boiling water.   Reduce heat, cover and simmer 55-65 minutes or until desired texture.  Drain excess liquid and season to taste.  Enhance the flavor of wild rice by cooking in chicken broth, bouillon, or soup mix.