This document provides instructions on how to wash rice to remove excess starch from broken grains while retaining nutrients. It suggests putting rice in a strainer submerged in a bowl of cold water and changing the water until it is clear. The document also outlines different preparation and cooking methods for rice, including absorption, boiling, steaming, simmering, using a rice cooker, pilaf, risotto, and microwaving methods.

2. Washing rice is
designed to remove
excess starch from
broken grains, and
has very little effect
of nutrients.

3. HOW TO
WASH RICE
•Put rice into a
strainer and put
the strainer in a
bowl of cold
water.

4. •Change the
water often
until it is
clear.

5. PREPARATION
AND COOKING
METHOD

6. ABSORPTION METHOD
This is the best
method for retaining
nutrients.

8. boiling METHOD
The boiling
method produces
tender grains of rice
that are not sticky.

10. Steaming and simmering methods
This method use
a measured amount
of liquid to ensure
the proper texture
of the finish
product.

12. Rice cooker method
This method
produces a
consistent product
by employing a
thermostat and
timer.

14. Pilaf method
This is
characterized by the
use of a flavored
liquid (usually stock)
and the addition of
aromatic ingredients.

16. Risotto method
This is a classic
Italian cooking
method for medium
grain rice.

18. Microwaving method
This method uses
a microwave-safe
container and cover
with plastic wrap