Is rice the whiter the better?

Higher polishing degree brings more aesthetically appealing rice and cleaner flavor, at the same time removes much of its nutrition. The mild flavor of white rice makes it ideal for delicate foods while brown rice is widely recognized as a healthier option. In short, whitening rice is not necessarily better, it is more a matter of personal preference.

How to wash rice?

Properly cleaning residue, starch and bran from each grain is very important in making a good rice dish. Pour plenty of water into the inner pan, make a claw with your hand and quickly stir the rice in a circular motion, then drain. Soak it again in a bowl of cold water and gently rub it with your palm. Repeat this step twice to ensure the rice is clean. Be sure to dump the water as early as possible in each rinse, otherwise rice will absorb the starchy water. During winter time, we recommend you use warm water to wash the rice by hand and never use a whisk or other tool. Drier conditions tend to result in static electricity buildup, which will cause the bran to stick more tightly, so we also recommend you to wash the rice once more.

Do I need to rest the rice in the water before cooking?

Drain the rice thoroughly is important in making plump, sweet and fluffy grains. We recommend you to soak the rice for half an hour in summer and an hour in winter. Rice grains swell and turn white, meaning that they are fully drained. Be sure not to rest the rice for more than 90 minutes, otherwise, it will start becoming mushy.

How to store rice?

We recommend you store the rice container in the fridge. Once opened, rice should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to avoid oxidation and keep out from dust, moisture and other contaminants.

What should I do if rice weevils are found in my rice?

Rice weevils actually live and feed inside the food, they thrive in warm conditions and mature more quickly under higher temperatures. Rice weevils are not harmful and non-toxic to humans if ingested. If 1-2 weevils are found, it is safe to skim them out and eat the rice. But rice weevils are very pesky because they can spawn further and further in a short period of time. To get rid of rice weevils, we recommend you store your rice in a cool, dry place. Be sure to buy grains in small quantities and eat within a reasonable period of time.

FAQS

Q. Is rice the whiter the better?

A. Higher polishing degree brings more aesthetically appealing rice and cleaner flavor, at the same time removes much of its nutrition. The mild flavor of white rice makes it ideal for delicate foods while brown rice is widely recognized as a healthier option. In short, whitening rice is not necessarily better, it is more a matter of personal preference.

Q. How to wash rice?

A. Properly cleaning residue, starch and bran from each grain is very important in making a good rice dish. Pour plenty of water into the inner pan, make a claw with your hand and quickly stir the rice in a circular motion, then drain. Soak it again in a bowl of cold water and gently rub it with your palm. Repeat this step twice to ensure the rice is clean. Be sure to dump the water as early as possible in each rinse, otherwise rice will absorb the starchy water. During winter time, we recommend you use warm water to wash the rice by hand and never use a whisk or other tool. Drier conditions tend to result in static electricity buildup, which will cause the bran to stick more tightly, so we also recommend you to wash the rice once more.

Q. Do I need to rest the rice in the water before cooking?

A. Drain the rice thoroughly is important in making plump, sweet and fluffy grains. We recommend you to soak the rice for half an hour in summer (storing in the fridge can shorten the waiting time) and an hour in winter. Rice grains swell and turn white, meaning that they are fully drained. Be sure not to rest the rice for more than 90 minutes, otherwise, it will start becoming mushy.

Q. How to store rice?

A. We recommend you store the rice container in the fridge. Once opened, rice should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to avoid oxidation and keep out from dust, moisture and other contaminants.

Q. What should I do if rice weevils are found in my rice?

A. Rice weevils actually live and feed inside the food, they thrive in warm conditions and mature more quickly under higher temperatures. Rice weevils are not harmful and non-toxic to humans if ingested. If 1-2 weevils are found, it is safe to skim them out and eat the rice. But rice weevils are very pesky because they can spawn further and further in a short period of time. To get rid of rice weevils, we recommend you store your rice in a cool, dry place. Be sure to buy grains in small quantities and eat within a reasonable period of time.