On 2015-09-22 4:31 PM, Je�us wrote:


>> Real wild rice is not related to rice at all. It is a type of grass that
>> grows in shallow areas of lakes. It takes a lot longer to cook that
>> regular rice and is better if cooked about 1 part wild rice to 3-4 parts
>> long grain. It also helps to cook it in broth.
>
> I'm really beginning to wonder if it's worth it? Is there anything
> about wild rice that is better than the 'cultivated' version?
>


Cooked in a light broth along with long grain rice it has an earthy
taste and texture. IMO it is better than plain rice. Wild rice on its
own is not great.