I finally learned why my rice always came out mushy at the community potluck

Last month at our church potluck in Salem, I brought my usual rice dish and it was a sticky mess again. Another member named Carol let me try her rice and it was perfect, fluffy, separate grains. She told me the secret is to rinse the rice until the water runs clear, like 4 or 5 times, before cooking. Now I do that every time and I can actually use the cheapest big bag of rice without it turning into wallpaper paste. Has anyone else had that lightbulb moment with a simple prep step that saved you money on ingredients?

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jenny5801mo ago

Rinsing also helps if you have hard water, the minerals mess with the starch.

tessa_kelly1mo ago

The minerals thing is true, also affects how much salt you need.