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Wild rice is great served hot, warm, or chilled. |
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Uncooked rice will keep up to 7 years in a dry, airtight container. |
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Cooked, drained, and tightly sealed wild rice can be stored in a refrigerator for two weeks and six months in a freezer. |
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Wild rice expands three to four times its raw size after cooking. |
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Wild rice requires more liquid and cooking time than white rice. |
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One 6 ounce package of raw wild rice yields three to four cups of cooked wild rice. |
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Wild rice is high in protein and fiber, low in fat and contains no additives or preservatives. |
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To save time, keep a supply of cooked wild rice on hand. Just cook a large portion ahead of time and freeze in small portions. |
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To thaw frozen wild rice quickly, place in a strainer and either run hot through it or place over a steaming kettle. The rice will be ready to use in just a few minutes. |