Wild Rice and Berries With Popped Rice Recipe (2024)

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AmyClark206

It’s a bit more labor intensive than I’m used to for wild rice, but worth every step. I used half dried cranberries/cherries and added some flat leaf parsley in lieu of chives. It’s sweet, savory, nutty, crunchy and so delicious. My husband said it was the best wild rice he’s ever eaten, I agree. I will absolutely make this again and add to my thanksgiving menu.

CJ

This seems similar to some Persian rice dishes, which often use dried barberries. I tried it with salmon, simply steamed in a bag with herbs and lemon. The last of my slender French beans from the garden were nice with it.

thb

Made for Thanksgiving and have been dreaming of it since. Will definitely order more rice—a bit pricey, but well worth it, and great to support the growers. Amazing!

Matt

I made this is dish for a special event and it was so great! The hazelnut oil gave it depth, and the chives added a savory dimension. I had issue popping the wild rice. But I really loved it! I want to see more Sam Sherman recipes, and especially recipes from first nations in the Midwest!

Patricia

I made this tonight, serving it with the salmon recipe featured with it. I used the recommended rice; it was earthy, sweet, and delicious. I usually use wild rice from a small company in Canada, also wild harvested, and was excited to try the featured rice. There is a very BIG flavor and textural difference in wild rice such as these and that which is commercially available in the markets. This recipe will be a staple for me and next time I will try it with fresh berries. Yum!

Needs Salt

A bit of salt sprinkled on top of a serving gave a better flavor balance. Other than that, loved the dish! Yes, ordered from Native Harvest. It's a different strain of wild rice instead of the normally sold commercial kind, and the flavor is fantastic.

caro

Can someone please comment if this can be made night before and should it be reheated or left out to come to room temp?

Michael Merc

Do you think this can be made a day or so in advance?

Patricia

I’ve never really liked wild rice up to now. The hand harvested wild rice was a total revelation—delicate and sweet, it’s completely unlike the farmed variety. It almost doesn’t need the maple syrup. Delicious. Amazing. Worth seeking out at least oncein your life, and preserving for the future.

Absolutely Delicious

I love Minnesota wild rice--grew up on it--and this is my new favorite way to prepare it. The puffed rice on top was a particularly delightful texture contrast. I found myself without hazelnuts and used pecans instead, and also skipped the oil on top, but it was still delicious. You definitely need the type of rice from the linked retailer for this recipe--don't use a blend or the cultivated kind.

Judy

Can this be made in advance? If so, should it be reheated or served at room temp?

meredith

Buy wild rice from nativeharvest.com and support Native American land reclamation! They harvest it in traditional manner. Authentic and restorative = two for the price of one! I just bought some and happy to connect to this traditional American food…

Grace

We ordered the real wild rice from Amazon and it was well worth it. This was easy to make but delicious, the flavor and texture so complex. Already making it a second time !

Patricia

I made this tonight, serving it with the salmon recipe featured with it. I used the recommended rice; it was earthy, sweet, and delicious. I usually use wild rice from a small company in Canada, also wild harvested, and was excited to try the featured rice. There is a very BIG flavor and textural difference in wild rice such as these and that which is commercially available in the markets. This recipe will be a staple for me and next time I will try it with fresh berries. Yum!

sarah blair

Yum! Confess to making it with a mix of store bought lundberg’s wild rice and some long grain black rice and subbing walnut oil for hazelnut oil. Hazelnuts were chopped than crushed. Toasting and popping the rice took at least ten minutes. But wow was it all worth it. Definitely not waiting til next Thanksgiving to make this again!!

SS

I rather liked this recipe. It was different and interesting. I used walnuts instead of hazelnuts and macadamia nut oil instead of hazelnut oil. I paired the rice with some fried tilapia and I think they worked quite well together.

Diane D

Giving this a bad review. Granted, I used store-bought wild rice and didn't order from the recommended vendor. But, I figured, how off could it be?Very off.The real "fail" was the popping of the rice. I followed the intructions to the T. I turned off the heat when 1/2 the kernels were popped. The problem was the other half were rock hard. I nearly damaged my dental work eating this.I don't know if it comes out "just right" with the Native Harvest rice.

Jann

It does.

Matt

I made this is dish for a special event and it was so great! The hazelnut oil gave it depth, and the chives added a savory dimension. I had issue popping the wild rice. But I really loved it! I want to see more Sam Sherman recipes, and especially recipes from first nations in the Midwest!

Amy

This was a fantastic recipe. Popping the rice led to a dish unlike any other wild rice dish we've had. A great addition to festive meals, and, for us, an introduction to Native cuisine! Note: We didn't have any berries other than cranberries, and we forgot the chives, and it turned out fine.

thb

Made for Thanksgiving and have been dreaming of it since. Will definitely order more rice—a bit pricey, but well worth it, and great to support the growers. Amazing!

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Wild Rice and Berries With Popped Rice Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can wild rice be popped like popcorn? ›

The best wild rice to use for popping is hand processed wild rice which usually contains more moisture in each kernel than mechanically processed rice, which causes the rice to expand when heated.

Should wild rice be soaked before cooking? ›

Rinse your uncooked wild rice grains with cool, clean water. This removes any dust or debris that has settled in storage. Wild rice does not need to be soaked before cooking.

Why is wild rice hard to cook? ›

That being said, wild rice looks and cooks like rice. Similar to cooking brown rice, it takes longer to simmer on the stovetop because it's a whole grain. You need to simmer until the hull splits and gets tender, which usually takes about an hour.

What is the difference between puffed rice and popped rice? ›

Puffed rice retains the shape of the rice grain, but is much larger. Popped rice, on the other hand, refers to rice grains where the hull or the bran is intact. When cooked, the kernel explodes through the hard outer covering due to heating. Popped rice has an irregular shape similar to popcorn.

What is the difference between popped and puffed? ›

Popping is a process in which kernels are heated until internal moisture expands and pops out through the outer shell of the kernel, whereas, puffing is a process where, sudden release of water vapour and expansion of pre-gelatinized kernel.

What happens if you don't rinse wild rice before cooking? ›

To de-starch.

When you mistakenly cook rice with this residue intact, rice gains a slightly gooey texture, and it develops a sticky weight that isn't ideal. Rinsing rice washes this residue away.

What is the best way to cook wild rice? ›

Place wild rice, water (or stock), and salt in a saucepan with a lid over medium-high heat. Put the lid on and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and let is simmer for 40-45 minutes. You will know that it is cooked when some of the kernels are burst open.

What are the benefits of eating wild rice? ›

Wild rice is a wonderfully balanced food source, providing a healthy mix of protein and fiber. What's more, it's also relatively low in calories. One micronutrient abundant in wild rice is Manganese. Manganese is an antioxidant, and plays a role in keeping the mitochondria in your cells healthy.

How to tell when wild rice is done? ›

Directions for Cooking Wild Rice on the Stove

It is a hard grain, so it will take longer to cook, like pasta. Place your 1 cup of wild rice and 4 cups of water into a pot. Bring to a boil and then cover. Let simmer for around 45 minutes or until has popped.

What is the ratio of wild rice to water? ›

1 Cup Wild Rice. 1-2 cups water (texture will be par-cooked with 1 cup of water, very soft with 2 cups- I prefer 1 ½ cups of water for slightly chewy 'al dente' rice) ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

Is wild rice healthier than white rice? ›

white rice. When comparing wild, brown, and white rice for nutritional purposes, wild rice comes out on top. Wild rice has less calories, less fat, and less carbohydrates than both brown and white rice. It is also a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids.

Can you pop wild rice like popcorn? ›

Note that wild rice will not make as much noise as popcorn does—it doesn't fly up against the lid in the same way, so you will need to listen closely. Once you can't hear any more popping, after about 7 minutes, turn off the heat, remove from the stove, and sprinkle the popped wild rice with fine sea salt to taste.

Is popped rice good for health? ›

Deemed as an incredible snacking option, puffed rice has a wealth of therapeutic benefits. Be it promoting digestion, boosting immunity, augmenting skin, or fortifying bones, the desi snack is good for all. Consume it daily in prescribed amount to bathe in the goodness sans any side effects.

Why do you put ice cube when cooking rice? ›

Rather than melting, the ice cube helps to steam the rice and it will only take a minute to produce hot, ready-to-eat rice. Before you embark on reheating rice, please remember that cooked rice can cause food poisoning if it is not stored correctly.

Can you pop rice like you pop corn? ›

As the rice browns, a few of the grains will pop just like popcorn. You can leave them in the pan or pick them out for a crunchy snack! When the rice is nicely browned, add the salt and swirl it in, then slowly pour in the water and give it one more swirl.

What grain can you pop like popcorn? ›

Barley, rice, quinoa, amaranth – you name it – can be quickly popped like corn. I just did this and it's delicious! Melissa Breyer is Treehugger's former senior editorial director.

What is a good substitute for popcorn? ›

10 Healthy Alternatives to Popcorn
  • Air-popped popcorn with nutritional yeast. This alternative maintains the crunch and volume of traditional popcorn while being lower in calories and higher in fiber. ...
  • Kale chips. ...
  • Roasted chickpeas. ...
  • Roasted nuts. ...
  • Baked apple chips. ...
  • Rice cakes. ...
  • Seaweed snacks. ...
  • Edamame.

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