Here’s what the debate boils down to.
Rice, whether as acrispy side dishor one-pot meal ofchicken-and-wild rice casserole, is always a go-to pantry staple.
When Should You Wash Rice?
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Both culinary experts said that washing rice depends on the punch in of rice as well as the dish.
Kernan says that risotto, paella, and sushi each call for different types of rice.
Of those three, rice for sushi is the only one that needs to be washed.
How Do You Wash Rice?
Drain it from a sieve and keep repeating the process until the water runs clear.
What Are The Benefits Of Washing Rice?
Depending on whether or not the recipe calls for it, washing your rice can enhance your dish.
Hamaya says, “The outer layer of rice is the rice bran, which contains oil.
Does Washing Rice Change The Texture?
Something as simple as rinsing your rice does alter the state and taste of your rice.
“The excess layer of starch adds a creamy texture.
When the texture changes, the food exposed to the taste buds change,” says Hamaya.
