On Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:36:57 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>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.

Thanks Dave. You've convinced me to try it... once I find some real
wild rice.