I love using wild rice in dishes like quiche, soup and pilafs. And my favorite way to cook it is in a large batch in the crock pot! You don't need to watch it, and it doesn't make the house quite as fragrant as the stove top method. (Is it just me or does wild rice give off a WEIRD smell???? Maybe that's why it's called WILD.) I also get much better results of the grains popping than I do when I make it on the stove top.
Once the rice is cooked, you can store it in the freezer in 1 cup portions, or whatever is handiest for you.
Measure the wild rice into the crock pot.
Then add the liquid - I usually use a combination of chicken broth and water.
You'll want a 3:1 ratio of liquid to rice. I used 2 cups of rice and 6 cups of chicken broth/water.
Cover the crock and turn on; my crock is sort of "hot" so it took only 2 hours on high. The first time you do this, stay home and watch it - you want most of the liquid to be absorbed and the grains to pop open:
Check it about every hour and give it a stir. 4-5 hours on low is another option, but I was in a hurry to make soup!
Easy, fast, healthy and versatile. Cooking wild rice in the crock pot works for me!
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huh....never would have thought of that!
ReplyDeleteI agree re: smell - just cooked wild rice stovetop and it has a kind of gamey smell. I'll try this slow-cook method next time :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this - it worked perfect!
ReplyDeleteI usually add choppe celery, onion and a little garlic,,, taking it to a Thanksgiving dinner, I havent tried the slow cookr before so I hope it turns out okay...
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try it I hope it works out
ReplyDeleteMaking wild rice burgers here in Duluth, MN (a place famous for the wild rice) and I can't wait to try this method
ReplyDeleteI'm making chicken wild rice soup in duluth mn! Small world! Lol
DeleteI'm from Duluth MN but am in Montana making wild rice soup right now :)
DeleteI'm from Duluth also and have introduced wild rice to my friends here in California. They love it!
DeleteOnly way to cook it!
ReplyDeleteI am also from Duluth, MN...now in the Sierra's where employment opportunities are much better. Looked up this recipe today for it's down home goodness. Will sauté vegetables and add them to the cooked rice for a great main or side dish! Yum!
ReplyDeleteHey do you add oil to it or butter
ReplyDeleteNope! Just a chicken broth/water mixture.
DeleteOk thanks. I added a little olive oil. Also if you make smaller amounts 3:1 might be too much liquid. Example I made just a cup in a 2qt crock.There was a bit too much water still in pot. I had to remove lid to let it dissipate some. But it still tasted great thanks
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at these comments because I'm also in Duluth, MN trying to make some wild rice and was unsure about the smell. This page came up in my google search.
ReplyDeleteGreat twist on the original recipe! Thai is one of my favorite, too. I have all the ingredients in the house, this will be dinner tonight. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHolly Hooper
Came across this recipe in Pinterest and been in love with your blog ever since.. I tried it today with whatever I could get a hold of and it was super yummy!!! Thank you
ReplyDeleteJayme Silvestri