What is Reddit's opinion of Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear?

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I got one of those rice washing bowls from amazon a couple years ago and it really was a game changer for me. I just put the rice in and rinse it for 30 seconds or so, drain out the excess water and dump it in a rice cooker. So easy and the rice comes out amazing every time. I could never go back to instant rice at this point

I use this. I have a tofu press for when I want to make crispy baked tofu, but you can also just use hand weights and two cutting boards. If I’m just using tofu in stir fry, I just drain the excess liquid before using it.

As discussed in the manual for this rice cooker, you only need to wash unpolished white rice. This is because the dehusking process that removes the husk and the bran leaves behind some of both and washing removes these. Polished white rice is already washed for you, and brown, black or wild rice do not need it because their husk and bran have not been removed.

That said, I recommend this washing bowl.

Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QZAAS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_V5MHsU84CKRea

I think this is the exact one I have. Its probably too niche to find in a store unless you live in an area with a large Asian population. You may have to resort to Amazon

I have a sieve bowl. Check and mate!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QZAAS2

In seriousness, it holds running water just well enough you can swish the rice around to clean it, then the area near the pour spout helps rid any lingering water when you're done. I think it's okay. Understand though, I cook 4 full cups of uncooked rice at a time. I need something this large to clean it.

Nah, I rub it in the rice cooker bowl and pour the water out, then ass more water and rub again, usually 3 times or until the water is clear.

My rice strainer has little riges you can actually rub handfuls of rice on. The water doesnt drain very fast, so I usually swish a little and pour it out

Here's what I do and it usually works well. Rinse the rice- they make special bowls for it that make it easy, just run under water. Use more water- about 2 1/2 to 1, water to rice. And most important- after it cooks, unplug the machine, do not open it, and let it sit for 10 minutes or so.

For tofu you are looking for something called cheese cloth.

For rice, they do make something called a rice washing bowl which is a specialized colander used to wash rice. Here is an example: Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QZAAS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2H4B9NHQWRXSJED74TQX However, even myself who is a lover of kitchen gadgets, I think this is a dumb purchase and space waster. I just wash my rice in a large bowl and pour the water out slowly at an angle and never lose any rice. Repeat a few times and your done. A special tool for this is a waste of space and money

Check this out at Amazon.com Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QZAAS2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_8G0EAb794WET3.

I am wanting to make sushi and to make good sticky rice i guess you need to wash and rinse the rice..

Like, I would write one paragraph and then move to another paragraph without reading what I had already written. And I think I got distracted a few times too.

Anyways, lul, yes, you do need water. It really makes it foolproof though. You get a measuring cup, and then there is a ruler on the inside of the cooking container which shows exactly how much water you need to add for X cups of uncooked rice of various types. You are expected to wash the rice thoroughly too. I use this.

I haven't had mine for long, but I wouldn't be surprised given its relative simplicity and apparent high build quality for it to last a decade. I imagine this brand is as well-known as it is because it is extremely reliable.

Did you wash your rice with water til it ran clear?

Excess starch makes rice sticky/thick, remove the excess by repeatedly rinsing/stirring in cold water & make sure there are no stones/debris in the rice itself before cooking.

You don't need it to do so, but a rice washing bowl has been awesome IMUC.

This is also an option.

One of these came with my rice cooker as a bundle and it works very well.

Haha I type fast & talk food all the time, no worries! I like this procedure:

• https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-basmati-rice/

Here's a video:

• https://youtu.be/ZMK3qpG-7s0

Rinsing is optional with this recipe (have to reduce the water a bit). I like this cheapo rice rinser:

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QZAAS2/

I had a Japanese fuzzy-logic rice cooker for many years, which was absolutely fantastic, but I switched to the Instant Pot & just use that for cooking rice now!

i use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QZAAS2/

https://www.amazon.com/Inomata-Japanese-Washing-Bottom-Drainers/dp/B004QZAAS2

buy a rice washing colander. it makes things 1000% easier, and you lose so much less rice

nice fluffy, separate grains with just a fraction of the work.

Something like this makes rinsing your rise super easy.

http://www.amazon.com/Inomata-Japanese-Washing-Bottom-Drainers/dp/B004QZAAS2

If you have an Asian grocery store near you, you can probably find it for around $1.

If that's the case this and this will blow your mind.