Although it is called rice, and cooks much like rice, wild rice is not actually rice at all. It is the seed of a long-grain marsh grass native to the area of the northern Great Lakes in USA. Its nutty flavour, chewy texture and pleasing appearance makes a great addition to rice pilafs or simply cooked along with plain brown or white rice.

To cook - place 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of liquid, cover with lid, bring to the boil then simmer for 30-40mins.

Origin - USA