Using a pressure cooker to quickly cook wild rice is a brilliant way to enjoy this unique flavor. This recipe for Instant Pot Wild Rice Blend is not only fast, but it also creates tender, fluffy rice. Perfect as an easy side dish or an ingredient in soup or casseroles.
Wild rice is an aquatic grass that grows in shallow water in the Great Lakes region in North America. There are different types of wild rice. The first option is cultivated wild rice. It is grown in man-made rice paddies and machine-harvested. There is also an option for native wild rice harvested in a canoe. The third option is a wild rice blend that contains black, brown, red, and wild rice. It has such a great nutty flavor.
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Four Ingredients To Make Wild Rice Blend
- Wild Rice Blend - I love the Lundberg wild rice blend. It has four kinds of rice: black rice, brown rice, red rice, and wild rice. It is a budget-friendly option and easily accessible at the grocery store.
- Chicken Broth - Use a low-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock to control the salt levels.
- Butter - Salted butter because that is what is in my fridge. If you have unsalted butter, use it, and then adjust the salt levels to your taste buds.
- Salt - Add and adjust to your desired saltiness. If using the cooked wild rice in another dish, hold off salting until you can taste and adjust.
See the recipe card for the exact measurements and complete instructions. Selected ingredients are based on current serving sizes measured by the Monash FODMAP App at the time of publishing. As always, follow your gut and modify as needed.
How To Make Wild Rice Blend In Instant Pot
In a 6-quart Instant Pot or any pressure cooker, spray the liner with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup. Add the chicken stock and the wild rice. Stir.
Secure the sealing ring inside the cover, and place the cover on. Set it to high pressure for 18 minutes of cooking time. Once the timer beeps, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure, and when the floating valve drops, open the lid.
Add the butter and stir. If a bit of cooking liquid is still in the pot, it is ok; it will be absorbed into the rice. Taste and add salt if needed. Top with herbs, like fresh rosemary, if serving as a delicious side dish or set aside if using in one of your favorite rice dishes.
Wild Rice Blend Variations
- Dairy Free Wild Rice Blend: Replace the butter with olive oil.
- Vegetarian Wild Rice Blend: Replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Vegan Wild Rice Blend: Replace the butter with olive oil and the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Storing And Reheating
To Store: Keep the cooked rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four days.
To Reheat: Place leftovers on a microwave-safe plate, add ice cubes in the center of the plate, cover, and heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove what remains of the ice and stir.
To Freeze: Use a freezer-friendly container and place chilled leftovers in the freezer. Frozen wild rice blend will last in the freezer for four months. Defrost before reheating.
Meal Planning
Cooked wild rice blend is great to use in wild rice and ham casserole. It is also great as a side dish for pork tenderloin. Meal prep a double batch, and use half for wild rice soup and the other half for a salad. The chewy texture of the wild rice works wonderfully with the crisp lettuce greens.
Instant Pot Tips and Tricks
- Do not leave the liner on the keep warm setting once the rice cooks. It will overcook the rice and ruin the texture.
- Do not mix the rice and the liquid before intending to cook the rice. The rice will absorb the mixture while sitting there and turn to mush when cooked.
- Use the white paddle that came with the Instant Pot to stir cooked rice. It is designed not to smash the tender grains of rice.
- Use a small foam brush to clean the Instant Pot nooks and crannies. It works like a charm!
Additional Instant Pot Recipes
Recipe
Instant Pot Wild Rice Blend
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Spray the Instant Pot liner of a 6-quart Instant Pot or any pressure cooker with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup. Add the chicken stock and the wild rice. Stir.
- Secure the sealing ring, and place the cover on the Instant Pot. Set it to high pressure for 18 minutes. Once the timer beeps, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure, and when the floating valve drops, open the lid.
- Add the butter and stir. Taste and add salt if needed. Top with herbs if serving as a side dish or set aside if using in one of your favorite rice dishes.
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