How To Wash Rice

Step 1

Pour your rice into a bowl and cover it with a few inches of cool water, then use your hand to move the rice around to remove the excess starch.

Step 2

Use a fine mesh strainer or sieve to strain the cloudy water away from the rice, then return the rice to the bowl.

Step 3

Cover the rice with clean water, then wash and strain it again.

Step 4

If the water runs clear after the second rinse, you can drain it and begin cooking. If it’s still quite cloudy, rinse the rice again before cooking.