Anishinaabe Pre-Contact Breakfast

1.Soak the wild rice in water for several hours or overnight to soften the grains.

2.Boil the wild rice in water until it's tender and has popped open, then drain any excess water.

3.In a separate pot, cook the buffalo meat until it's tender and fully cooked.

4.Prepare a simple cornmeal mush by mixing cornmeal with water and salt, then cooking it until it thickens to a porridge-like consistency.

5.Serve the cooked wild rice and buffalo meat with a drizzle of maple syrup, a handful of fresh blueberries, and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds.

6.Enjoy the hearty and wholesome Anishinaabe pre-contact breakfast with a side of warm cornmeal mush.