I like to ask your opinion.
do you wash the rice; the one that comes in bags; {not in a box} before preparing it? I have always washed it; but some people think this is not necessary. what do you think is the correct method?
2006-09-07 13:42:58 · 10 answers · asked by COCO 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Definitely wash any rice before cooking and make sure the water runs clear before you do anything with it. The reasons being that a) You don't know where it's been processed and packaged and they probably used pesticides and b) Rice is very starchy and when the husks are removed it leaves a layer of starch on the grain. It will stick and become gluggy if you don't wash it before hand.
2006-09-07 13:48:02 · answer #1 · answered by soulgirl76 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's actually a good idea to wash the rice because you never know what has been rolling around in there.
Sometimes moths will crawl around and that dusty stuff that is on the moth will rub off on the rice.
The heat from your rice cooker will usually sterilize whatever germs, but washing certainly helps.
It's the same thing with apples or produce you find in the market. You don't know who has been handling that stuff or what kind of chemicals were used to treat it.
When people put vegetables in their meals, they wash it. You're better off washing rice as well.
2006-09-07 20:47:00 · answer #2 · answered by Link of Hyrule 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My uncle was from Vietnam and he told us to wash it jsut once to get some starch off, but we bought those HUGE bags at the specialty store.not wash excuse me RINSE as he would say. Rice cookers are one of the best investments too if your cooking rice a lot.
2006-09-07 20:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by Sassy V 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I rinse the rice several times, until the water runs almost clear.
I use equal amounts of rice and water, a bit of olive oil, and a pinch or two of salt. That is the only way to cook rice. I don't do that instant garbage, or put butter in it. Nasty!
2006-09-07 20:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always wash your rice. Even if it looks clean, you really should wash it.
I know that this does not pertain to your question, but I wanted to share. I live in an area that has numerous rice farmers. They have bumper stickers that say "EAT RICE, POTATOES MAKE YOUR BUTT BIG".
2006-09-08 00:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by arkyankeedonna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you always want to wash bagged rice in order to wash the white out as this is starch
2006-09-07 20:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by tracytracyspikes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, I'm a germ freak and I never even thought to wash my rice. I guess I got too comfy knowing it was going to be boiled...but now I will wash it.
2006-09-07 20:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by Chrissy: The Angry Typer a/k/a Mood Mole 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, and get all the black rice out.
2006-09-07 21:11:42 · answer #8 · answered by na nah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I just put it in the pan & cook it
2006-09-07 20:45:23 · answer #9 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes,yes
2006-09-07 20:46:31 · answer #10 · answered by amberharris20022000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋