Fun fact: Wild rice is not a true "rice" but an aquatic seed. True wild rice is hand-threshed and most famously produced in Minnesota and Canada. This cultivated "wild" rice is produced by a family farm in Northern California. Native to the Americas, it has a chewy texture and distinct nutty flavor. It goes with beans or sauteed vegetables and while it may take awhile to cook (about an hour), it's easy and the results are delicious.