Wild Rice

Wild rice is a native North American whole grain harvested from an aquatic grass plant. It has higher concentration of B vitamins, magnesium and zinc than regular rice and is especially rich in lysine - the amino acid (protein) most grains are lacking in.

2 ¼ cups water or stock
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup wild rice (black grains, 1/2 inch long)

Bring water or stock to a boil in a 2-quart pan. If using vegetable stock, only use 1/2 cup stock and the rest water as it is often very thick. Add butter, salt, and rice. Bring to boil again, cover, lower heat, and simmer 60 minutes or more.

Check to make sure all the liquid has been absorbed by tipping pan to the side. Continue simmering until no liquid is left.

Preparation time: 70-80 minutes
Serves 4