Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for wild rice
Best swap for wild rice: Brown rice, 1:1 by volume; softer texture, milder flavor.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Wild Rice?
The best swap for Wild Rice is Brown Rice, 1:1 by volume; softer texture, milder flavor. Another option is Wild Rice Blend, 1:1; common supermarket product, contains wild rice. The table below also lists Farro and Black Rice, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Brown rice | 1:1 by volume; softer texture, milder flavor How to use it: Use less water than wild rice needs: about 2 1/4 cups per cup, simmered 40 to 45 minutes. |
| Wild rice blend | 1:1; common supermarket product, contains wild rice |
| Farro | 1:1; chewier, nutty, similar hearty character; farro is wheat, not gluten-free |
| Black rice | 1:1; dramatic color, similarly nutty |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- USA Rice, How to Cook Rice (opens in a new tab)
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