Cooked Wild Rice



Steps


Put the wild rice and water in a small sauce pan.
Bring the water to a boil , then reduce the heat to a bare simmer , cover and cook until the rice is tender , 1 to 1 1 / 4 hours.
While the rice is cooking , saute the bacon until golden brown and crisp , then drain on a paper towel.
Cut the bacon crosswise into thin julienne strips and set aside.
When the rice is done , gently stir in the butter with a fork until melted.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Just before serving , toss the rice with the bacon strips.

Ingredients


wild rice, water, bacon, butter, salt, white pepper