Do you wash rice before cooking?

Question

Do you wash rice before cooking?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

I never do.

Answer 3

Of course.

Answer 4

Yes. If you're using a rice cooker you can simply rinse rice in the same cooking pot. Just add water, mix up the rice a bit & swirl the pot, then drain; no need for rubbing the rice which may break the grains. Up to 3 rinses is enough, some brands of rice only need one rinse. I see some respondents who rinsed 8 times which is way too much, you don't need to see sparkling clear water! There is no need to waste the water at all. Water used for soaking or rinsing rice is said to be good for plant growth, or you could retain the water for flushing the toilet or other uses. Rinsing the rice also removes some excessive starch, which helps to make the cooked rice more fluffy and not too sticky.

Answer 5

Yes. I wash them about 8 times until the water is crystal clear.

Answer 6

it is generally a good idea , i don't do it unless it is a very special dish because i don't like wasting all that water

Answer 7

Yup, best way to remove all unwanted particles in it

Answer 8

I don't do it- but I heard that doing so is supposed to make it fluffier.

Answer 9

yes please.

Answer 10

yes always...

Answer 11

Yes and I soak it for half an hour...but I eat brown rice.

Answer 12

RINSE  -  not wash  -  with plain water, until the water runs clear.

I put my measured rice in a small basin.  Run some water into it, and then scoop some rice into my hands and rub together.  Grab another handful, repeat the process.  Drain off as much water as you can, then refill the basin with water.

Usually takes about  3-4 rinses.

Also, adding a small amount of oil to the cooking liquid helps keep the grains separate.

Do you use a rice cooker.  I'll never do mine on a stove top again.  Small ones  -  suitable for family-sized amounts  -  are really inexpensive.  And, it's never fail.  Always good.

Answer 13

Yes, always do.

Answer 14

no

Answer 15

Yes!...rinse  with tap water for a few times!

Answer 16

That is something the chefs don't do.  I think it should be wash.

Answer 17

I gave you a star

???

yes seems to be the answer..

But

if the recipe 1 rice to 2 water.. ???

won't you end with gooie rice..?

Answer 18

There is a lot of starch on them, yes.

Answer 19

yupp until the water runs clear, because there is a lot of dust in it

Answer 20

I do - it helps the rice from being too gummy/sticky. A couple of rinses is fine, the water doesn't need to be crystal-clear. And if you're worried about wasting water, water some plants instead of dumping it down the drain. :o)

Answer 21

yes several times to remove excess starch

Answer 22

Absolutely, 3 times