Amazing Benefits of Rice Water That Few People Know

Rice water has long been known for its beauty benefits as it contains amino acids that help skin cells grow and develop. Rice water also contains antioxidants and vitamin B, which help make the skin smooth, soft, and minimize the aging process.

However, rice water has many surprising uses in the kitchen that you may not be aware of.

Amazing uses for rice water that few people know about

Remove harmful substances from vegetables

Washing fruits and vegetables with clean water alone cannot remove toxins, residual pesticides, and harmful substances on the surface of fruits and vegetables. Soak fruits and vegetables in rice water to limit the toxicity of pesticides in them.

How to do it: Add a little salt to the rice water and soak the fruits and vegetables for about half an hour, then rinse them with clean water 2 or 3 times.

Salt reduction for dried fish

Dried fish is often salted to preserve it for a longer period and make the meat firmer. However, if the dried fish is too salty, it will make your meal too salty and less enjoyable. One trick to reduce salt in dried fish is to soak it in rice water instead of plain water. Rice water not only reduces saltiness but also helps clean the outer scales of the fish, reducing the fishy taste.

Detoxify and whiten arrowroot

Arrowroot is a delicious and starchy food that, along with fiber, not only helps prevent constipation and cardiovascular diseases but also helps balance the water content in the blood, making it a favorite food for many people. However, fresh arrowroot often contains toxins that make us dizzy when eating.

To avoid this situation, soak peeled arrowroot in rice water for 15-20 minutes. This step not only helps detoxify the arrowroot but also makes the cooked arrowroot whiter.

Detoxify fresh bamboo shoots

Cyanide in bamboo shoots is a chemical compound containing a carbon-nitrogen bond (about 230mg/kg) that, when absorbed in large amounts, will turn into cyanhydric acid under the action of digestive enzymes, causing toxicity. So, to cook meals for your family with food safety in mind, boil the bamboo shoots 2-3 times and then soak them in rice water for 2 days (note that you should change the water twice a day to prevent spoilage), before using them for cooking.

Uses of rice water in the kitchen

Clean snail mucus

Plain water only removes some of the mud and impurities that snails eat, to remove more mud and slime from snails, soak them in rice water.

Just soak them for 1-2 hours, and you can clearly see the difference: the mud and slime in the snail’s mouth are released and form clusters at the bottom of the container. For the best result, replace the rice water and soak for about 8-10 hours before cooking the snails.

Polish pots and pans

After a while, cooking pots can become discolored due to the residual burned food or the residue left from cooking. This creates a dirty and unsanitary look and facilitates the growth of bacteria. A simple way to remove these stains is to use rice water.

Just add rice water and 1 tablespoon of baking soda to boiling water, simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, and then rinse to clean completely.

Keep teeth white and breath fresh

In addition to its beauty benefits, rice water also helps us have sparkling white teeth and fresh breath. After rinsing rice, use the water to rinse your mouth. After a while, you will feel the amazing difference that this special toothpaste brings.

Beauty with rice water 

Rice water contains many vitamins, especially vitamin B5, which slows down the aging process of the skin. If you regularly use rice water for many years, your skin will become white, radiant, and wrinkles will significantly reduce.

Beauty with rice water 

In addition, rice water can also be used to:

Hair rinse: After shampooing, you can apply a small amount of rice water from the hair roots to the hair ends to have a pleasant fragrance. The hair should be left to soak for at least 10 minutes. Then, you can rinse the hair thoroughly.

Shampoo: Rice water can be used as a shampoo by adding a little liquid castile soap to fermented rice water combined with aloe vera, chamomile tea.

Facial cleanser and toner: Add a small amount of rice water to a cotton pad and gently apply it to the face and neck like a toner. To clean the skin, gently massage the rice water onto the skin.

Bathing: Bathing in rice water gives a relaxing feeling. You can immerse yourself in a mixture of soap bubbles, vitamin E, and rice water.

Here are some different ways to prepare rice water.

– Rinse the rice and add 2-3 cups of water.

– Leave it at room temperature for up to 48 hours.

– Mix rice and strain the water.

You can store rice water in a sealed container for up to 7 days and use it as a cleanser for your skin and hair.

Source: VTV.vn