Creamy Wild Rice USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Wild rice is the state grain of Minnesota. It is harvested in Northern Minnesota on the Ojibwa lands, where it grows naturally in the lakes and waterways. This form of wild rice has been an essential component of the Native American diet for many generations. It is regularly served as part of a daily meal and for special ceremonies and feasts. It is typically prepared by roasting it in a wood-fire cauldron and the final product is soft, plump, and has a nutty flavor.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¾ cup (6 oz ladle) provides 1½ oz equivalent meat, ⅛ cup vegetable, and ¾ oz equivalent grains.
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • Combine wild rice, brown rice, and water in a large stockpot. Stir once.
  • Heat on medium–high heat to a rolling boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until water is absorbed, about 50–60 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and set aside.
  • Preheat skillets or a tilting kettle to medium–high heat.
    For 25 servings, use 2 extra-large skillets.
    For 50 servings, use 4 extra-large skillets.
  • Brown ground turkey. Drain.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • When ground turkey is golden brown, reduce heat to medium, add onion and celery. Continue cooking on medium heat until onions and celery are soft, about 10–15 minutes. Stir frequently.
  • Stir in rice and remaining ingredients. Bring dish to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Lightly coat steam table pan (12′′ x 20′′ x 4′′) with nonstick cooking spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Spread rice mixture evenly into pan(s). Cover with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and dish is creamy.
  • Serve ¾ cup (6 oz ladle).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Creamy Wild Rice USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ¾ cup (6 oz ladle)
Calories
214
Total Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
317
mg
14
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
23
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Calcium
 
74
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 1 lb 3 oz
Celery: 1 lb 4 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 2 lb 5 oz
Celery: 2 lb 7 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Chef Tips
For optimal browning and taste:
1. Do not rinse ground turkey.
2. Do not crowd ground meat. Crowding may cause the juices to pool around the meat. Pooling causes the juices to steam the meat rather than brown it, making it less flavorful.
Variations
Cook rice the day before and cool in the refrigerator.
Critical Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
If ground turkey is frozen, defrost in the refrigerator for 1 day per 1–5 pounds. Store raw turkey at 40 °F or lower.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
10 lb 11 oz
1 gal 3 cups
50 Servings:
21 lb 6 oz
2 gal 1 qt 2 cups