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There is an age old argument on the benefits, (or lack therof) of rinsing your rice prior to cooking. While many Asian cultures almost always rinse their rice, others don't find it as important. Rinsing rice was orginally done to remove the twigs and dirt, but is now suggested to remove starch and to make the rice less sticky. Discover the pros (generally cleaner rice) and cons (it's a pain) of rinsing your rice by exploring this tab.

Why rinse rice

Benefits of rinsing rice

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