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Originally Posted by jamietwo
Jenny,
I'm so glad you posted this! I buy my organic brown rice from the bulk bin at my nfs. I always wash my rice before cooking it, so I figured it was "safe". But I too have been grinding it into flour lately, and we're noticing some problems. I don't wash it before I grind it. I wonder if it is cross-contamination? Hmmmmm ... can you wash it, let it dry, then grind?
On a side note, it may be a moot point for me. I made the decision a couple of years ago to get a k-tec champ instead of a vita mix. Unfortunately, its already been in for repairs once and needs to go again.  |
Hi, yes you can wash and soak your rice for a few hours before grinding them... You have to let it dry a bit (should be damp not wet) when you grind it otherwise it will just turn to mush. Then you can quick dry it in a skillet or in a low oven... I have done it a lot with great success... I only use my blender to grind it... They turn out really fine too.
We eat a lot of rice around here... we use up around 20lbs a month. I have tried sprouting brown rice too with great success. They taste sweeter and more nutty.