Having a rice washing bowl is so much easier when washing your rice every day. Well, a lot of you might not every day, but we have to eat rice almost every day and at least once a day. It is kind of like a replacement for the bread most of you are eating every day. Final Drain: Once the water is mostly clear, give the rice a final rinse and drain as much water as possible.

Rice washers are user-friendly, this means that washing rice using rice washer is very easy. In fact, almost anyone can use the washer in washing rice. The tendency for us is that seeing a cloudy water means rice is not yet clean that is why we still repeat the same process of cleaning the rice, however little did we know that we are already wasting the grains that might be considered as good grains since draining the water might actually spills some of the grains. Not to mention the time and effort you into cleaning the rice for cooking. Why does anyone need a rice washer This kind of bowl is not that expensive. Actually it is pretty affordable if you are buying the plastic kind. They do have some made with metal, but it is not my first choice. The ones made with metal usually have big holes and they are not really designed to wash rice. Secure the Rice: When draining, you can place your hand or a flat tool like a spatula over the rice to prevent any grains from escaping, especially if the holes in the bowl are larger.Rice washer are very popular especially the Japanese rice washers. It is considered to be a useful device to add to your kitchen. Not only it can decrease water usage, it can also save you some time, effort and energy.

Japan is widely known for their speciality rice. It has been a staple food in the country for centuries and is a big part of their history. Whether it be regular Japanese rice for their bento meals or more seasoned sushi rice, they are known to cook it to perfection. How? Well, aside from the use of their sushi machines and kitchen tools, they put a great deal of importance into washing rice and other foods thoroughly before the actual cooking. They make use of handy rice washers to help them with the preparation. There are a few ways to do it, so follow the method that best suits your kitchen. Why You Should Wash Rice So if you’ve been skipping the rice-washing step or have been doing it with less-than-ideal methods, investing in a rice washing bowl might be the game-changer you didn’t know you needed. As you make it a standard part of your cooking routine, you’ll find that this simple tool holds the key to elevating something as basic as rice into a dish that is truly exceptional. I like the Codream one more because I don’t like having to tilt the bowl to be able to drain the water out even though the Helen Chen’s one is designed to wash rice. It’s just my preference. I sort of like the idea of being able to use it for draining pasta or spaghetti and washing vegetables and fruits too without a lot of water being trapped inside. They both have their own uses for other things.Repeat: Drain the water and repeat the process until the water runs mostly clear. Depending on the type of rice, this might take 2-5 wash cycles. For some types of rice or recipes, you may not need to rinse until completely clear, so consult your specific recipe if you’re unsure.

Safety Tip: If you’re draining hot water through the bowl (for example, after steaming rice), be careful to avoid steam burns. Always hold the bowl securely and away from your body when draining. Normally, without the rice washer we tend to clean rice for more than once or twice, in turn using too much water. But with a rice washer, the amount of water used is decreased. Large Quantities It has a handle on top of the rice washer designed for easy handling and straining. It is also used to protect oneself from getting burned when cooked grains or pasta are being drained. Okay, if you don’t like a plastic washing bowl, then how about a metal kind? It is a stainless steel metal kind. It is more durable than plastic, but at the same time it costs a little more. Both items are dish washer safe for easy clean up but recommended to be hand washed. Cleansing and washing the rice using this bowl is pretty simple. Pour in the rice into the bowl, add in water, rinse rice thoroughly then tilt the rice washer to drain the water and starch. Then add water again, rinse rice and then drain again. Do this until the water becomes clear. Then place the cleaned rice to your rice cooker to cook rice.

Why You Should Wash Rice

The bowl is very easy to clean and it is very lightweight. If you are curious how much it weighs, it is about 4.8 ounces. The sides and the middle or bottom of the bowl have holes in them for the rice to be able to drain. Proper Measurement: Before putting rice into the washing bowl, measure out the quantity you need using a measuring cup. This helps you avoid washing excess rice and ensures consistent cooking results. You can also use it to soak dry beans and when you are ready you can drain the water by tilting the bowl. Both bowls have their own uses. It is really depending on what you use it for the most. Rice cooker usually come in handy when cooking the rice, same goes to using rice washers to wash the rice in preparation for the cooking process. Using rice washers does not only make the washing easier, but it also makes sure that you are saving those perfectly good grains instead of wasting them.