It is not a rice at all, but in fact a grain. Wild rice is native to North America, grows wild in the Great Lakes Region, is harvested for food, and is also grown as a field crop. It is often referred to as the "caviar of grains". Harvesting wild rice is the process of gathering wild rice kernels from their stalks. This is a process that has been used by the Ojibway Indians for centuries. This cultivated wild rice is a treasure from the north woods of Minnesota. The distinctive nuttiness and richness of flavor and al dente texture makes it ideal for pairing with game birds of any kind. Wild rice can be used as a side dish (some folks like it with wild mushrooms or water chesnuts) or as a stuffing. Either way, your game feed will benefit from the luscious and exotic flavors of wild rice.