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How to Wash Rice

Rinsing rice before cooking it improves the texture of the final product. Here's how to do it in 4 simple steps!
Total Time 3 minutes
Author Jill Nystul

Equipment

  • Strainer/colander or bowl

Ingredients

  • Rice
  • Cold water

Instructions

  • Pour your rice into a bowl and cover it with a few inches of cool water, then use your hand to move the rice around to remove the excess starch.
  • Use a fine mesh strainer or sieve to strain the cloudy water away from the rice, then return the rice to the bowl. 
  • Cover the rice with clean water, then wash and strain it again.
  • If the water runs clear after the second rinse, you can drain it and begin cooking. If it’s still quite cloudy, rinse the rice again before cooking.