Delicious Wild Rice Porridge (Printable)

Nutty wild rice simmered with milk, warming spices, and pure maple sweetness for a comforting morning bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup wild rice, rinsed

→ Liquids

02 - 3 cups water
03 - 2 cups whole milk or non-dairy milk alternative

→ Sweeteners

04 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Spices & Flavor

05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruits & Nuts

09 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
10 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
11 - Fresh berries for topping

# Steps:

01 - Combine wild rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 35 minutes until rice is tender but retains a slight chew.
02 - Drain any remaining water from the saucepan. Pour in whole milk, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
03 - Continue cooking over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens to a creamy porridge consistency and the rice absorbs the flavors.
04 - Remove saucepan from heat completely. Stir in pure vanilla extract until fully blended through the porridge.
05 - Ladle warm porridge into individual serving bowls. Top generously with chopped nuts, dried cranberries or raisins, and fresh berries. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms simple pantry ingredients into something that feels luxurious and special
  • The porridge keeps you full for hours without weighing you down
  • Perfect for meal prep and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
  • Wild rice takes longer to cook than regular rice, so plan accordingly and be patient
  • The porridge continues to thicken as it sits, so you can always thin it with a splash more milk
  • Stirring frequently is crucial once the milk is added to prevent scorching at the bottom
03 -
  • Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any debris
  • Toast the nuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding as toppings
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching during the simmer stage

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