Rice Cooker Wild Rice
Effortlessly prepare perfectly fluffy and nutty wild rice with this foolproof Rice Cooker Wild Rice recipe! Requiring just four simple ingredients—wild rice, water, olive oil, and a pinch of salt—this recipe makes use of your rice cooker’s convenience to deliver a wholesome side dish packed with earthy flavor and a delightful chewy texture. With minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking method, the wild rice steams to perfection, making it an ideal base for hearty grain bowls, salads, or as a side to grilled meats and roasted vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this easy wild rice recipe guarantees consistently delicious results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents clumping during cooking.
Add the rinsed wild rice to your rice cooker's inner pot.
Pour in 2.5 cups of water. If you want slightly softer grains, you can increase the water to 3 cups.
Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil (optional) to enhance texture and flavor, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt (optional) for seasoning.
Stir the rice, water, and seasonings to combine evenly.
Close the rice cooker lid and select the 'Brown Rice' or equivalent setting, as this provides a longer cook time suitable for wild rice. If your rice cooker does not have specific settings, use the standard 'Cook' mode.
Start the rice cooker and allow it to cook until the timer completes. This typically takes about 45 minutes, but cooking times may vary based on your rice cooker model.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the rice sit with the lid closed for an additional 5-10 minutes. This resting period helps the rice absorb any residual steam for a better texture.
Open the lid, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and serve immediately as a side dish or base for your favorite recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.6 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1137 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 476 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
