How to Remove Starch From Rice (6 Steps)
When rice is washed or allowed to soak, a fine layer of starch is removed, allowing it to cook more consistently. The starch found in white rice can add pounds to the waistline and plaque buildup on teeth, and the United States Department of Health and Human Services suggests limiting refined starches in the diet. Whether for dietary or culinary reasons, it only takes a few steps to remove starch from rice.
Things You'll Need
- Bowl
- Cold water
- Mesh strainer
- Clean towel
Instructions
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Fill a bowl with cold water and add rice.
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Stir the rice with your hands and the water will begin to cloud. Pass the rice through a strainer and repeat the process until the water remains clean.
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Cook the rice right away or dry by spreading it on a clean towel.
Soaking
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Fill a bowl with cold water. Pour the rice needed for your recipe into the water and soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Pass the rice through a strainer.
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Rinse the rice for a few minutes while swirling it rice around with your hand. Drain well.
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