How Do You Make Chippewa Blueberry Wild Rice?
Chippewa wild rice is actually an annual grass that grows naturally in many Midwest lakes. It was a favorite food of the Chippewa Indians and the early settlers of the area. Chippewa Indians still gather to harvest the wild rice in canoes, just as their ancestors have done for hundreds of years. Wash the Chippewa wild rice. Put the water, wild rice and salt in a two-quart saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil Reduce the heat and simmer the mixture for 45 to 60 minutes. Simmer with the cover on and stop when you notice the rice is puffy and the liquid has been completely absorbed. Fluff the wild rice with a fork and continue cooking with the lid off until any excess liquid evaporates. Oil a large baking pan and preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare the blueberries by pouring enough boiling water over them to cover, and let them soak for five minutes Place the cooked wild rice and blueberries in the baking pan. Heat the milk and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat, until the
