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Why Rice Water Turns Cloudy When You Rinse It
Learn why rice water looks cloudy, how surface starch affects it and what rinsing changes in cooked rice.
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Food JournalJournal archive · edition 04
More stories for the kitchen.
Keep following family recipes, regional ingredients and useful ideas for everyday cooking.
Opening storyWhy Rice Water Turns Cloudy When You Rinse It 5 min
12 stories in this editionPage 4 of 8Fresh trails through food and home
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More stories for a healthier, happier kitchen
Keep exploring farm journeys, family recipes, seasonal tables and bright everyday kitchen ideas.
The Kitchen Science of a Crisp or Soft Roti
Discover how hydration, resting, thickness, pan heat and storage create a soft or crisp roti.
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Why Ground Spices Lose Aroma Faster
Understand why ground spices lose aroma faster and how pack size and storage help preserve fragrance.
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Why Ghee Can Look Grainy or Smooth
Learn why ghee can set grainy, smooth or partly liquid depending on temperature and cooling conditions.
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Rajgira Beyond Fasting
Explore rajgira beyond fasting through popped amaranth, flour flatbreads and warm savoury bowls.
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Jau Returns to the Pantry
Bring jau back to the pantry with barley dalia, mixed-flour roti and a comforting soup or stew.
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Getting to Know Kodo Millet
Get to know kodo millet through its regional names, simple cooking tips and a beginner-friendly savoury bowl.
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Little Millet, Kutki and Samai
Understand the names little millet, kutki and samai, then explore easy textures and everyday meal ideas.
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Barnyard Millet Beyond Festival Food
Enjoy barnyard millet beyond fasting with savoury khichdi, pulao-style meals and easy everyday bowls.
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Foxtail Millet from Kangni to Korra
Explore foxtail millet, also known as kangni or korra, through easy savoury and soft-cooked preparations.
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Browntop Millet for Curious Beginners
Try browntop millet with a simple first-cook method, texture notes and easy savoury meal ideas.
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Red Rice Is More Than One Variety
Explore red rice varieties, their different textures and practical tips for cooking a colourful family meal.
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