There are two easy ways to rinse rice.
One doesn’t need a strainer.
Why Rinse Rice?
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When rice is processed and shipped, the grains rub against each other, creating a dusty powder.
This powder is basically starchy rice flour.
If you dont rinse it off, it hydrates and cooks, forming a sticky, gummy texture.
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Rinse the rice to remove them.
Two Way To Rinse Rice
There are two ways to rinse rice.
Place both in your kitchen sink.
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Run cold water all over the rice and use your hands to stir and agitate the rice.
Dump the water out of the bowl when it fills up.
Note the color of the water.
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Rinse Rice In a Bowl
This is my preferred method to rinse rice.
Place the rice in a bowl or pot.
Working in the sink, cover the rice with tap water.
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Use your hands to agitate the rice, stirring and swirling it in the water.
The water will turn milky white.
Then, add more fresh water.
Repeat this process until the water is clear even after you agitate the rice.
It takes 4 to 5 times.
Theres no need to be aggressive and rub the rice against each other.
Use your hands, not a paddle or a whisk, which can break the rice.
