Rice Soaking - the morning before heading out the door or at night before going to sleep 

Place the rice in a bowl & wash it.

Wash the rice by covering it in water and mixing with your hands.

Strain through a strainer or put your hand on the bowl lip and pour off the water.

 Rinse 1 or 2 times until all the dust is removed.

DO NOT keep rinsing until the water is completely clear.

Most of the cloudiness is starch from the rice and is necessary and desirable.

Pour fresh water into the bowl to about 1.5 inches above the rice & let it soak for 6-12 hours.

Why soak rice and other grains?

Grains are dormant which is an amazing feature nature has created as this allows the grain to maintain its “shelf” life for years.  Thus to access a higher level of nutrients pre-soaking the grain for 6-12 hours provides time for the grain to activate and start sprouting.  Plus it removes anti-nutrients like phytates and helps neutralizes enzyme inhibitors. 

Cooking the Wild Rice

Pour off the soaking water

Place the rice in a pot (preferably with a thick bottom) & has a lid

Add a small pinch of sea salt

2 cups of water

Bring to a boil & turn down to simmer.

Put the lid on the pot (you may need to crack the lid a bit)

Let cook for 30-40 minutes (You want it to be moist, not dry, so it is easier to digest)

Turn off heat and let the rice sit 5 minutes to unstick from the bottom of the pot.

Fluff with a wooden spoon, sprinkle the pecans on top and serve.

Time Saving & Health Tip

Soaked whole grains provide the body with a steady level of energy since the nutrients are readily available from the soaking and cooking process.

Cook extra so you have more ready to go for additional meals.