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Wild rice is the "heavy lifter" of the grain world. One cup of raw kernels yields nearly a quart of finished rice. This massive expansion is why wild rice has been a staple of North American diets for centuries. It provides incredible volume and nutrition from a small amount of harvested seed.

Spoonful of wild rice on a wooden surface

How Much Wild Rice Do You Need?

Select your rice type, enter the number of servings, and we will calculate everything for you.

Configure Your Cook

Standard serving = ½ cup cooked wild rice

Determines cook time and water ratio

Your Recipe

Raw Rice Needed
½ cup (3 oz)
Liquid Required
1½ cups water or stock
Total Cooked Yield
2 cups cooked
Estimated Cook Time
Simmer for 50 minutes
Bags Needed
Less than 1 bag (16 oz)

Pro Tips From Four Generations

1

Watch For The Bloom

Your wild rice is done when kernels butterfly open to reveal the white interior. This is the bloom — it means the grain has fully absorbed moisture and is tender but not mushy. Start checking at the lower end of the time range.

2

Cook It Like Pasta

Unlike white rice, wild rice is best cooked in excess water and drained — like pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the rice, and simmer uncovered. Drain when bloomed. This prevents mushiness and gives you perfect texture every time.

3

Freezes For 6 Months

Cooked wild rice freezes beautifully for up to 6 months with no loss in texture or nutrition. Cook the whole 16 oz bag at once, portion into freezer bags, and you have instant wild rice ready for soups, salads, and sides all season long.