Market Look-For’s

• Long slender unbroken grains. Broken grains should be used for soups or stews and will cook faster.
• Black color with some golden and brown streaking.
• Should smell slightly smoky or like very good black tea.
• No signs of mold or wetness in the package.

Storage

• In an airtight container until ready to use.

Notes

• Soaking wild rice over night dramatically reduces the cooking time.
• Make more than you need and save the leftovers for fast salads throughout the week.
• Truly wild rice will have varied textures and colors and comes from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Canada. Rice from California is certainly commercially cultivated.