Arroz salvaje Rice wild bean water, water oats, rice or Indian, dark brown, it does not go away the shell, does not correspond with what is known commonly as rice, but have a similar appearance as long and slender.

is an aquatic grass whose scientific name is "Zizania swamp. " It is the seed of a wild plant that grows in marshy places in North America, and was already known by the natives of the place, the Chippewa, who called manoomin. After the arrival of Europeans was marketed for its high nutritional value (provides protein, fiber, carbohydrates, lysine, folic acid, zinc, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and manganese, plus B vitamins) and its exquisite flavor similar to that of walnuts or hazelnuts.

contains no gluten so it is suitable for coeliacs. Besides eaten boiled for thirty minutes, in four parts water to each of wild rice, can also be fried, without prior cooking, similar to how you make popcorn.

can be combined with white or brown rice, add vegetables salad, served with nuts, added to soups or used to make croquettes. It is found in dietary and health food stores, is an expensive product they sell and generally mixed with other types of rice. In this case, verify that all require the same cooking time, which is generally the case with the brown rice because white is less time consuming.