How to Rinse Rice

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:10
As one of the most popular grains worldwide, rice is part of almost every great culinary tradition. This can lead to culture clashes when different cooks meet, even over simple matters like whether to rinse your rice. In much of Asia,...
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As one of the most popular grains worldwide, rice is part of almost every great culinary tradition. This can lead to culture clashes when different cooks meet, even over simple matters like whether to rinse your rice. In much of Asia, where rice was first domesticated, thorough washing is an unavoidable part of cooking perfectly steamed rice. In many Western countries, a greater tolerance for clumps and a habit of adding powdered vitamins before sale has made rinsing less common, and even nutritionally harmful. Whatever you were taught, it's worth trying a thorough wash at least once, to bring a simple bowl of rice to the heights it deserves.

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Rinsing Rice

  1. Step 1 Pour the rice into a bowl.
    Choose a wide bowl with room to stir the rice. You can instead use a special rice-draining colander, which has extra-small holes so the water pools and drains slowly.
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Deciding When to Rinse

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References

  1. https://www.kikkoman.com/en/cookbook/jstyle/washingrice.html
  2. https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/how-to-clean-rice-properly-a-step-by-step-guide-1842774
  3. https://www.seriouseats.com/2011/10/the-food-lab-the-science-of-risotto.html?ref=obinsite
  4. https://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-between-short-medium-and-long-grain-rice-227756
  5. https://www.seriouseats.com/2011/10/the-food-lab-the-science-of-risotto.html#comments-174196
  6. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/21/AR2008102102172.html
  7. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=137.350
  8. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2009/04/16/reference/no-wash-rice-musenmai/
  9. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/21/AR2008102102172.html
  1. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2009/04/16/reference/no-wash-rice-musenmai/

Warnings

  • In Japan (and perhaps other areas with high rice consumption), so much rinsed rice water goes down the drain that the excess of nutrients causes harmful algae blooms. Some local governments have urged locals to switch to "no-wash" rice or to pour the waste water in the garden instead of the drain.[10]
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Things You'll Need

  • Bowl
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Plenty of water

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