This is why you should wash the rice before cooking it

It is one of the most popular options for side dishes or fast food. It is about rice, one of the most basic foods in every home. However, many people make a serious, even health, mistake about rice. What is this? They do not wash the rice before cooking it.

If you make this mistake too, see below why you should start doing it now.

Rice usually has to travel a long way to reach its point of sale and is likely to collect dust, insects, chemicals and dirt along the way. A good rinse in water ensures that it is clean and safe to consume.

Also, according to chefs, rinsing rice improves its texture, while water will wash away excess starch in its kernels that can make it sticky after cooking. Also, washing the rice will give it a light and fluffy texture.