11/25/2025
Food is medicine. For generations, Ojibwe communities have gathered and prepared manoomin — a sacred food that strengthens body, spirit, and community.
As we move into a season when many spend time with friends and family, it’s important to recognize the Indigenous foods and knowledge that continue to nourish our communities today. Eating is one of the simplest ways to care for ourselves and one another. If you are gathering with friends and loved ones this weekend, try this simple Manoomin Recipe:
• 1 cup hand-harvested wild rice
• 3 cups water or low-sodium broth
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1–2 chopped green onions
• A pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions:
Rinse wild rice under cold water.
Bring rice and water/broth to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer 45–50 minutes until the grains split.
Stir in mushrooms, cranberries, and green onions; cook 5 more minutes.
Season lightly and serve warm.
A nourishing dish to share with loved ones that is rooted in gratitude, culture, and the foods that continue to sustain Indigenous communities.
