“She rinsed her rice like always… until a chef told her this shocking truth!” 🍚🧼😳 Some say it’s the secret to fluffier rice — others warn it washes away nutrients you actually paid for. So what’s the real deal? Details in the full article below 👇
Some people dump it straight into the pot. Others rinse it five times until the water runs clear. But who’s right? Is rinsing rice a must — or just a myth passed down from grandma?
Let’s clear the air (and the starch).
Washing rice removes surface starch, which can cause the grains to clump together during cooking. So if you’re aiming for fluffy, separate grains — yes, rinse it. That’s why most chefs, especially in Asian cuisine, always do it.
But wait — there’s another side.
Some packaged rice is fortified with nutrients like iron and folic acid. When you rinse it, you might be washing away exactly what your body needs. Plus, certain rice dishes (like risotto or sticky rice) need that starch to get the right texture.
So what should you do?
✅ Want fluffy basmati or jasmine? Rinse it.
✅ Making sticky sushi rice? Maybe not.
✅ Using enriched rice for nutrition? Skip the rinse — or check the label first.
The bottom line? Rinsing or not depends on what you’re cooking and what you care about: texture or nutrients. Just don’t rinse it blindly — know what you’re rinsing away.
