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How to Remove Arsenic from Rice (all rice types)

Following the most recent research learn how to effectively remove the most arsenic from your rice while retaining the most nutrients.
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish, Toddler and Kid Friendly
Cuisine gluten free
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cups uncooked rice (any type of rice)
  • 6 cups water, divided (4 cups first round, 2 cups second)

Instructions
 

  • Please be aware that cook times vary depending on the temperature you set your stove, whether or not you use a rice cooker or crock pot, and the type of rice you use. General guidelines are the same for all the above.
  • Following instructions from recent study: heat a medium-large pot on medium heat and bring 4 cups of water to a boil. This will take about 18 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup uncooked rice (white, brown, basmati) and boil for 5 minutes covered (lowering heat slightly if needed).
  • Keeping burner on, remove pot from stove and discard arsenic water by pouring rice and water into a strainer.
  • Return rice to pot with 2 cups fresh water. Decrease heat to low-medium and cook for about 10 minutes or until the rice gets back up to temperature and reaches a simmer. Decrease heat to low and continue cooking until all the water is absorbed ( about 10-12 minutes). Because this method does make the rice softer, I like to remove the lid at this time with the heat turned off and let it sit for a bit to allow more moisture to escape.
  • Enjoy your rice with less arsenic and retained nutrients!
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