Recipes & Uses

Why You'll Love Wild Rice

• Distinctive Nutty Flavour: Adds depth and character to a variety of dishes.

• Unique Chewy Texture: Provides a satisfying bite in salads, pilafs and grain bowls.

• Versatile Ingredient: Perfect for soups, stuffings, casseroles and side dishes.

• Beautiful Dark Grains: Adds visual appeal to everyday meals and special occasions.

• Creative Cooking: Pairs wonderfully with mushrooms, roasted vegetables, herbs and dried fruits.

How to Use Wild Rice

Rinse thoroughly before cooking. Simmer in water or stock until the grains are tender but still chewy. Wild rice typically takes around 45–50 minutes to cook, depending on the variety. Soaking it for several hours beforehand may help reduce cooking time.

Serve as a side dish, toss into a fresh salad, or combine with mushrooms, herbs and nuts to create a flavourful pilaf. It also makes a delicious addition to soups and stuffing.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Shop Wild Rice 100g online at SpiceNEasy NZ and bring distinctive flavour, texture and colour to your favourite meals.

Recipe for Wild Rice

Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries & Pecans

(Serves 4 as a side)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wild rice (or wild rice blend)

• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 small shallot, finely chopped

• 1 celery stalk, diced

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped

• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Rinse rice – Place wild rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water.

2. Sauté aromatics – In a saucepan, heat oil over medium. Cook shallot and celery for 3 mins until soft.

3. Toast rice – Add rinsed rice and thyme, stir for 1 minute to lightly toast.

4. Simmer – Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45–50 mins (or until rice splits and is tender).

5. Fluff & mix – Remove from heat, let sit 5 mins. Stir in cranberries, pecans, salt, and pepper.

6. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Serving Ideas:

🍗 Pair with – Roasted turkey, duck, or stuffed acorn squash.
🥗 Make it a meal – Add roasted chickpeas or goat cheese for a vegetarian main.

Why Wild Rice?

✅ Higher protein & fiber than white or brown rice.
✅ Rich in antioxidants (like black rice).
✅ Gluten-free and naturally low-fat.

Variations:

• Mushroom & Sage – Sauté mushrooms with sage instead of cranberries.

• Creamy Wild Rice Soup – Simmer cooked rice in broth with cream and veggies.

Note 

At Spice N Easy, we take food safety and allergen awareness seriously. Please be aware that all our products are packed in a facility in New Zealand , that also handles various allergens, including tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, lupin, gluten-containing cereals, soy, milk, eggs, and other potential allergens.

Although we take care to minimise the risk of cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free from traces of these allergens.

If you have a food allergy, intolerance, or dietary restriction, please read the product label carefully before consumption. If you have any concerns about allergens in our products, please contact us before placing your order.

Your safety and well-being are important to us. Thank you for choosing Spice N Easy.