A common mistake made when steaming rice is washing it too many times. Many people wash the rice four or five times, rub it and wash it. They want to peel the rice. This method is highly undesirable and can easily lead to loss of water-soluble nutrients.
The correct method is:
First you have to wash the rice, but without overdoing it. During the washing process it is not necessary to rinse the rice under running water.
Mix with your hands and wash in a bowl to remove obvious impurities. Just wash it 1 or 2 times gently and it will be fine even if you wash it and store it for a long time.
It is best not to wash old rice more than 3 times.
Then we can pour the rice water:
Rice water is the water left after washing rice. Some trace elements present in rice such as calcium, phosphorus, etc. will remain in this water. Use it to water flowers, it can have a certain promoting effect and wash rice.
Use it to clean fruits and vegetables. Since “rice water” is slightly acidic, use it to clean fruits and vegetables. It can decompose pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables and then wash them with clean water. This will make the fruit healthier to eat.
Use it to clean dishes. It can effectively clean the grease on the surface. “Rice water” is acidic and its water molecules can separate oil stains.
It can also be used to clean purchased meat or seafood with a strong fishy smell. Just add a little salt to the rice water. They can eliminate the fishy smell and make food more delicious. They can remove rust, whiten clothes, etc. A lot of advantages.
2- Salt is essential:
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