Rinse first
Running dry grains like rice, quinoa, or lentils under cold water before cooking. Removes excess starch (which causes clumping) and, for some grains, reduces bitterness.
Used for
- jasmine rice
- basmati rice
- quinoa
- lentils
In the kitchen
- Rinse in a fine-mesh strainer.
- Run until water runs clear.
- Drain well before cooking.
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