Cooking Wild Rice Blend: A Simple, Quick Guide

The Lundberg Wild Blend® Rice is a colourful and tasty mix of black, brown, red, and wild rice. It is a versatile dish that can be served with everything from winter soups to summer salads. The rice can be cooked on a stovetop or in a rice cooker or instant pot. To cook on a stovetop, combine 1 cup of rice with 1 and 3/4 cups of water or broth, and 1 tablespoon of butter or oil (optional) in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer, and cook for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Stovetop cooking instructions

To cook the Lundberg Wild Blend® Rice on a stovetop, follow these steps:

• Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water for 1-2 minutes using a fine mesh sieve and then drain.
• Combine the rice with 1 3/4 cups of water or broth and 1 tablespoon of butter or oil (optional) in a pot and bring to a boil.
• Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
• Keep the lid on, remove the pot from the heat, and let it steam for 10 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Note: If the rice is too firm at the end of cooking, add 1-2 tablespoons of liquid and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Rice cooker instructions

To cook Lundberg Wild Blend Rice in a rice cooker, follow these steps:

Preparation:

Before you begin, you can choose to spray the bottom of your rice cooker bowl with cooking spray to prevent the rice from sticking. This step is optional but recommended.

Next, rinse the uncooked rice grains with cool, clean water to remove any dust or debris. Soaking the rice is not necessary when using a rice cooker.

Cooking:

The ratio of water to rice is 1:1.75 or 1:2. That is, for every cup of rice, add 1.75 or 2 cups of liquid. You can use water or broth (chicken or vegetable) for added flavour.

If you are using a basic rice cooker, simply push the button down and let it cook. The cooker will indicate when the rice is done, usually within 40-60 minutes.

If your rice cooker has multiple settings, choose the "brown rice" setting before starting.

Serving:

Once the rice cooker is done, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.

If the rice is too firm, add 1-2 tablespoons of liquid and cook for a little longer.

Storage:

Cooked wild rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Instant Pot cooking instructions

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (210g) wild rice blend
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) fine sea salt or table salt (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) unsalted chicken stock or water/broth
• 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter or olive oil (optional)

Method:

• Add the wild rice blend, salt, and chicken stock/water/broth to your Instant Pot. Give it a few stirs to ensure all the rice is fully covered by the liquid.
• For extra flavour and smoothness, add in the butter or olive oil.
• Secure the lid and ensure the Venting Knob is in the Venting Position. Turn the Venting Knob to the Sealing Position.
• Pressure cook at High Pressure for 18 minutes.
• After cooking, allow for a natural release for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, release any remaining pressure by turning the Venting Knob back to the Venting Position.
• When the Floating Valve drops, carefully open the lid.
• Fluff the rice with a fork or spoon and taste to check the seasoning.

Tips:

• The wild rice blend shouldn't be overly seasoned as it will be served with other flavours.
• If you prefer softer rice, add an extra 1/4 to 1/2 cup of chicken stock. The more liquid you use, the softer the rice will be.
• If you are substituting with salted chicken stock/butter, skip the salt and taste/season at the end.

Ingredients

The ingredients for the Lundberg Wild Blend Rice vary slightly depending on whether you are buying the organic or non-organic version. The organic version includes:

• Organic Long Grain Brown Rice
• Organic Sweet Brown Rice
• Organic Wild Rice
• Organic Wehani Red Rice
• Organic Black Rice

The non-organic version includes:

• Long Grain Brown Rice
• Sweet Brown Rice
• Wild Rice
• Wehani Red Rice
• Black Rice

Serving suggestions

The rich colour and full-bodied flavour of Lundberg Wild Blend® Rice make it a versatile dish that can be served year-round for everyday meals and special occasions. Here are some serving suggestions:

Soups

Lundberg Wild Blend® Rice is a great addition to soups, especially in winter. Its firm texture holds up well in soup, and its flavour is phenomenal. You can also add it to stews.

Salads

The rice's colour, flavour, and texture make it a perfect addition to summer salads.

Stir-fries

Lundberg Wild Blend® Rice can be used as a substitute for plain rice in stir-fries. Its nutty flavour combines well with any seasoning.

Fried Rice

After cooking the rice, you can stir in some fried rice sauce, scrambled eggs, leftover pork chops, and some frozen veggies to make fried rice.

With Seafood

The rice's subtle flavour complements seafood dishes well.

With Black Beans and a Crispy Fried Egg

For a vegetarian meal, serve the rice with black beans and a crispy fried egg.

With Broiled Cod and Steamed Broccoli

For a more traditional dinner, plate the rice with some broiled cod and steamed broccoli.

With Smoked Beer Can Chicken

The rice's flavour and texture go well with smoked beer can chicken.

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