Do you have to wash rice before cooking?

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asked Apr 9, 2018 in Cooking by Doritocat (330 points)
Do you have to wash rice before cooking?

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answered Apr 9, 2018 by Minty (132,850 points)
Rinsing the rice before cooking it helps get rid of starch on the surface, prevents clumping and provides a better taste.

You can cook rice without washing it if you want too though. You don't have to wash rice but it yields a better taste when you do wash rice before cooking.

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