Sandhill Wild Rice
Wild Rice
A multi-generational family farm and ranch, Alturas Ranches is beautifully situated in Northern California, surrounded by preserved wildlife habitat.
Alturas Ranches' primary focus is on the health of the land, thus producing wild rice of high quality. They have established, converted and continue to develop fields of conventionally farmed ground into organic farmland.
Wild rice is the seed of a semi-aquatic grass that’s native to North America. The black grains are long and slender, and cook to a chewy texture with a pronounced nutty, earthy flavor.
FAQ’s
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Sandhill Wild Rice and Sandhill Organic Wild Rice is not an actual rice, but an aquatic grass, harvested for its grain-like seed. It can be used as a substitute for white rice, brown rice or steel cuts oats with more nutrients.
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It has a robust nutty flavor and rich texture. It has 7g of protein and USDA Study Nutritional Review found wild rice to have a higher protein value than white rice, some other grains and also contains more lysine and methionine!
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Wild rice is not actually rice, and therefore does not cook like regular rice. Instead, boil it in plenty of water just like you would pasta. When it's done to your liking, drain any excess water.
Basic Cooking Instructions:
Rinse thoroughly with cold water and drain. Bring 3 1/2 cups water or stock to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Stir in 1 cup uncooked Wild Rice, reduce heat and simmer, covered 20-25 minutes or just until kernels puff open. Uncover and fluff with a fork and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid and serve. Yields 3 to 4 cups.
Instapot Cooking Instructions:
Rinse thoroughly with cold water and drain. Add 2 1/2 cups liquid and 1 cup rinsed rice to Instapot. Cook on high pressure for 11 minutes for an al dente texture, 12 minutes for a softer texture. Quick-release, drain excess liquid and serve.
Instead of water, the following can be substituted:
chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
bone broth
miso broth
cinnamon and clove added to salted water
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Sandhill Organic Wild Rice is great for all meals. Serve it warm or cold, with your favorite fruits, nuts or milk for a delicious nutritious breakfast or snack. Replace the oats in your cookie, pancake or bread recipes. Stir in to your favorite soups and stews. It is a great side for meats, seafood or wild game.
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Keep dry wild rice in an airtight container in a dark, cool spot like a pantry or cupboard. This ingredient will keep for years as long as it doesn't get wet. Store cooked wild rice in a closed container in the fridge for up to a week. Freeze cooked wild rice in an airtight container for up to six months.
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Shape Magazine
In the April 2021 Shape Magazine, writer Laura Rege has listed Sandhill Organic Wild Rice as must-have ingredient in a plant-based food pantry.
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Gift Boxes
We have recently started selling gift boxes. It contains a 16-ounce package of Sandhill Organic Wild Rice, a handy drain that clips to the side of the cooking pot--plus some great recipes. In addition, it includes a package each of organic dried cranberries and organic whole almonds.
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In the News
Writer Elaine West explores the reasons why Alturas Ranches created the brand Sandhill Wild Rice for retail sales of the wild rice and organic wild rice grown on the high desert plateau in Modoc County. Read the published story here.
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Good Day Sacramento
Sandhill Wild Rice appeared on Good Day Sacramento in January of 2022 promoting their partnership with GENYOUth at the Taste of the NFL event. Watch the segment here.