Little known fact: you can “pop” wild rice just like you do popcorn. It doesn’t get as big as fluffy, and any un-popped seeds are pretty darn crunchy. Let’s just say that it’s not a snack for anyone with delicate dental work. But since my favorite part of popcorn is a magical combination of the salt and the unpopped or barely popped kernels, popped wild rice is right up my alley. It is also very fun to serve if you happen to have people over for cocktails because, well, it’s popped wild rice, and that’s pretty crazy so you’re all set for at least 5 if not 10 minutes of conversation. It also makes a deliciously crunchy thing to sprinkle on a salad – especially a salad of spicy greens like arugula tossed with a simple French-style vinaigrette and a handful or two of dried blueberries.
Seriously, pop it just like popcorn. If you want a more specific recipe, I’ve posted Popped Wild Rice over at Local Foods.
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