Mahnomin Wild Rice Porridge Recipe
"SO good. This is like a really hearty rice pudding, but with a maple flavor and hand-parched wild rice simmered with heavy cream, roasted hazelnuts, dried blueberries, sweetened cranberries, and pure maple syrup.
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Ingredients
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Wild Rice Base
Sweeteners and Flavorings
Fruits and Nuts
Method
Cooking the Wild Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the hand-parched wild rice under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove any debris.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed wild rice, heavy cream, and water.
- 3
Cook the Rice
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 45-50 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Adding Flavors and Toppings
- 4
Sweeten the Porridge
Once the wild rice is cooked, stir in the pure maple syrup and mix well.
- 5
Incorporate Fruits and Nuts
Add the dried blueberries, sweetened cranberries, and chopped roasted hazelnuts to the rice porridge. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Serving
- 6
Serve Hot
Ladle the warm porridge into bowls and serve immediately, garnishing with additional hazelnuts or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.


