Buttered Wild Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Run cold water over the rice until the water is clear.
2. 2
   Drain.
3. 3
   Put the rice in a saucepan and add the water and salt to taste.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered one hour.
5. 5
   At this point the rice grains should be puffed open.
6. 6
   If not, remove from the heat and let the rice stand in the hot cooking water until puffed.
7. 7
   Drain well.
8. 8
   Return the rice to the saucepan and cover tightly.
9. 9
   If desired, the rice may be served by stirring in three tablespoons of butter.