{"id":8024,"date":"2026-04-27T08:10:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tilda.com\/en-au\/?post_type=howto&#038;p=8024"},"modified":"2026-04-27T08:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:10:14","slug":"how-to-cook-wild-rice","status":"publish","type":"howto","link":"https:\/\/www.tilda.com\/en-au\/how-to\/how-to-cook-wild-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"How\u00a0to\u00a0cook wild rice"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-section content-section--top-mask content-section-- u-contrast-text--\">\n    <div class=\"free-content container container--small\">\n                    <div class=\"free-content__content user-content\">\n                <p>Bring out the nutty, earthy flavour and distinctive smoky aroma of Wild Rice, known as the \u2018caviar of grains\u2019, with these simple and easy to follow instructions.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Characteristics:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Tilda Wild Rice has been cured, parboiled, dried, roasted, hulled, scarified, graded and cleaned \u2013 a lot goes into our bags.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s made with natural ingredients (no artificial colours, additives or preservatives).<\/li>\n<li>Our Wild Rice has a chewy outer sheath with a tender inner grain.<\/li>\n<li>A striking grain with a nutty, earthy flavour and distinctive smoky aroma, with slight bitter notes.<\/li>\n<li>The rice keeps its dark colour, even after cooking, adding character to any dish.<\/li>\n<li>Gluten free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Cooking instructions for covered pan (or absorption) method:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">For 2 servings use 120g of Tilda Wild Rice or 1 cup.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wash the rice under cold water using a sieve or colander, or rinse in a pan until the water runs clear. This vital step prior to cooking removes any excess starch, giving you more separate grains, while bringing out the rice\u2019s distinct aroma.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Add 330ml of water with the washed rice to a saucepan. The correct ratio is important to make sure the grains cook perfectly \u2013 not too dry or slightly soggy.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Stir, cover and cook the rice for 50 minutes over a low heat.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Remove from the heat, keep covered and leave to stand for 3 minutes. It\u2019s important to keep the pan covered to ensure the grain is cooked perfectly. Standing also steams the grains to further elevate your plate.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fluff it up with a fork and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Cooking instructions for open pan method:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">For 2 servings use 120g of Tilda Wild Rice or 1 cup.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wash the rice under cold water using a sieve or colander, or rinse in a pan until the water runs clear. This vital step prior to cooking removes any excess starch, giving you more separate grains, while bringing out the rice\u2019s distinct aroma.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Add a minimum of 1L of water with the washed rice to a saucepan and bring to the boil.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Stir and cook for 45-50 minutes over a medium heat, uncovered.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Drain, cover and leave to stand for 3 minutes.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fluff it up with a fork and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Top tip:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>This versatile, gourmet rice is perfect for stuffing and adds a special something to pilaffs, casseroles and salads.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"content-section content-section--pink\">\n    <div class=\"container container--no-pad-mobile\">\n        <div class=\"container container--small\">\n            <h2 class=\"u-text-center title\"><span>More<\/span> <span>Guides<\/span><\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"u-text-center u-padded slider slider--stretched slider--nav-bottom-wide slider--nav-navy slider--offset-mobile\">\n            <div data-behaviour=\"related-slider-large\">\n                                                            <div>\n                            \n<a class=\"box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tilda.com\/en-au\/how-to\/how-to-cook-basmati-rice\/\" aria-labelledby=\"card-subtitle-396 card-title-396 card-excerpt-396\">\n    <div class=\"box__image\">\n\t\t                    \t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tilda.com\/en-au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/02\/Basmati.jpg\"  alt=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"box__overlay \"><span class=\"box__view\">\n                            Read article\n                    <\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"box__content\">\n                <p class=\"box__title h5\" id=\"card-title-396\">How to cook Basmati Rice<\/p>\n                            <p class=\"box__excerpt\" id=\"card-excerpt-396\">Our Pure Basmati Rice is known for its aromatic grains that cook up light and separate &#8211; 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