Does anyone else rinse their rice before cooking?

[404cameljockey]

I buy from Lotus usually, in plastic bags. It's obviously been washed and impurities like bran etc. removed, but rinsing it a few times removes more starch. It looks like a lot in the first rinse and a little more each time after.

Also I read that rice contains a lot more arsenic than other vegetables, because it's grown in waterlogged conditions. Rinsing a few times and discarding the water each time must be more healthy?

PS - I just read the following and am happy I take the time to rinse. I take multivitamins daily and aren't bothered about washing them out of my rice!

https://theconversation.com/do-you-need ... nce-204692

[Big Boy]

Mrs BB rinses every time.

[joelle]

We always rinse it 3 to 4 times before cooking

[PeteC]

Well, that explains why I'm growing a sixth toe.

Seriously, if you're rinsing with city water you're defeating the purpose.

[Big Boy]

Doesn't everybody have 6 toes?

Probably right, but you could be diluting any poisons, and hopefully the boiling process will kill any other nasties.

[Dannie Boy]

Well, that explains why I'm growing a sixth toe.

Seriously, if you're rinsing with city water you're defeating the purpose.

In Thailand my wife rinses first a couple of times using tap water and then a final rinse with bottled water and of course cooked using bottled water. In the UK I just use tap water to rinse and cook.


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[hhinner]

We rinse once (tap water) like it says on the pack. Then cook using bottled water.

Apparently Thai Jasmine rice has least arsenic https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/ge ... st-arsenic

No mention of all the other stuff that may or may not be present.

[STEVE G]

I'd hate to claim any knowledge of cooking but I've always rinsed rice a couple of times before putting on the rice cooker.
Doesn't it stop it being sticky?

[404cameljockey]

I'd hate to claim any knowledge of cooking but I've always rinsed rice a couple of times before putting on the rice cooker.
Doesn't it stop it being sticky?

Apparently not. I thought so too, but I've been reading otherwise today. I think the degree of stickiness is only down to the type of rice.

[pharvey]

We always rinse it 3 to 4 times before cooking

Always been taught to do the same - not doing so in front of the LHG would risk somewhat of a b*ll*cking it has to be said.....

Also chilling or freezing before cooking fried rice

[STEVE G]

My partner rinses rice before cooking and she worked on her sister in laws food stall in Bangkok for seven years.

[pharvey]

Apparently not. I thought so too, but I've been reading otherwise today. I think the degree of stickiness is only down to the type of rice.

The dear LHG who must be obeyed, at least by me, says - you must have good quality rice, but the BIG issue is the amount of water you use, keep covered and DON'T Stir.... She never uses a Rice Cooker - a heavy pan is far better apparently.

Oh, and you MUST begin with COLD water - none of this trying to cut things short starting with boiling water....

Just saying

[EDIT] "Covered was referring to both the pan and the rice. Rince the rice, cover with water (0.5-1cm), bring to the boill, turn down to (very) low simmer and cover the pan..... Tried, tested and beautiful

[Dannie Boy]

Cooking rice is like so many things - lots of different methods that people will swear by, but as long as your method suits you, then it’s fine!!


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[STEVE G]

Cooking rice is like so many things - lots of different methods that people will swear by, but as long as your method suits you, then it’s fine!!


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Fence sitter!

[Dannie Boy]

Cooking rice is like so many things - lots of different methods that people will swear by, but as long as your method suits you, then it’s fine!!


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Fence sitter!

Not at all - I cook Indian Pilao rice in a microwave and it comes out as good as I’ve had in many Indian restaurants- it’s not a straight forward cook at full power for 10 minutes and has a number of processes (including washing the rice three times, drying it and dry frying in a little oil with spices).

Maybe not a traditional method but the end result is very good


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