How To Wash Rice
Learn how to wash rice before cooking with this step-by-step guide. Rice is a versatile grain that has gained recognition all over the world. It can be made into several tasty dishes and served as a side dish or main course. In this post, you will learn how to rinse rice, the best way to wash rice, and some other tips.
Equipment
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice or any quantity
- Water
Instructions
How To Wash Rice With Stones
- Put the rice in a bowl twice or triple the size of the rice you want to wash.Add enough water to totally cover the rice.
- Gently swirl the rice and water with your hand in a circular motion. This would help to ensure that the stones and sand particles descend to the bottom of the bowl, while the chaff residue floats at the top.
- Gently and slowly, tilt your bowl toward the sink so the excess water at the top flows out with the chaff. Do not turn the rice into a strainer.
- When the chaff is gone, use your hands to begin scooping the washed rice into another bowl or pot. Scoop from the top and be careful not to dig in deep.
- As you get to the bottom, you'll start to notice the sand particles and stones. At this point, if the dirt is a lot, you could discard the remnant, or if you have the patience, begin to pick out the rice grains from the dirt.
How To Wash Rice (processed, polished)
- Add the rice to a bowl with water.
- Rub the rice grains between both palms repeatedly for about 30 seconds or swirl the rice and water with your hand in a circular motion.
- Turn the rice into a strainer to drain. Repeat the above process till the water runs clear. This usually takes about 3-4 rinses.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.5mg
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