Canadian wild rice is all together a different plant than American wild rice. In fact, the long, spindly needles are more related to wild grass than rice. Canadians have dubbed their special grain Canadian Lake Wild rice, a beautiful and apt description of the rice’s growing environment, where the grains billow above the waters.
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Canadian wild rice is all together a different plant than American wild rice. In fact, the long, spindly needles are more related to wild grass than rice. Canadians have dubbed their special grain Canadian Lake Wild rice, a beautiful and apt description of the rice’s growing environment, where the grains billow above the waters.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice (rinsed)
- 3 cups water
- salt
- 1-2 sprigs thyme
Servings: people
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Instructions
- Add water to a large pot and add salt to taste. Bring the water to a boil then add rice.
- Add aromatics and simmer, covered, until done. About 45 minutes to an hour.
- Drain off any exra water and remove the now faded thyme sprig. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Enjoy!