Would short grain rice fall through the holes?
1186784
Yes, rice will fall through the mesh. It's about 1/8 inch square. You should use the organic cotton muslin bags for grains like rice.
1186785
I agree with the seller. Not a good option for rice but the organic muslin bags would be perfect! We have those as well and they have been wonderful for chia seeds, orzo, anything small. We have been very happy with both types of bags!!
1186786
The size of the holes is just about the smallest cross-section of a grain of rice, and somewhat expandable. So yes, one could readily push a grain of rice through one of the holes. however, if the bag were filled with rice, I expect that little of the rice would be oriented so as to fall straight out. Most would stay inside unless one shook it. That said, marginal as a rice storage bag. For that purpose, I would use a finer mesh nylon bag, which Amazon also carries, though I don't own one in a large size.
770504
1.5 clips dry rice. The cooked rice may lift the top off a bit at that amount, but it won't overflow.
127089
I don't think so, the holes are about 1/4in. And it would probably fall through!
430664
I have never done so, but I don't think the holes would be too large. You might lose a tiny amount rice, but not much, I wouldn't think. I would put the steamer in the pot first, then when the water comes to a boil, add the rice to the steamer. I don't know how long the process will take, however.The best rice I've ever had was made in a rice cooker. It wasn't mine, so I don't have a brand recommendation. Hope this helps.Jay
709785
Smallish peas would fall through. I use cut up old white tee shirts in the kitchen as rags and such and I lay one across the bottom of the steamer tray to keep the peas, herbs and such from falling through.
2219424
Probably not. I have had nothing pass thru the holes including Spinach or Rice, so far.
488103
Yes and no. Yes - An uncooked rice grain has a smaller than 1/16" diameter (the app. diameter of the holes in this colander) and can easily be slipped through the holes if held perpendicular to the holes. No - Grains of rice lie horizontally when in the colander so it is my experience than no uncooked rice grains ever fall through the holes. No - Cooked grains of short grain rice rice swell to a grater than 1/16" diameter and will not fit through the holes. .
1633774
Yes, the holes can be adjusted from tiny sliver (1/8 inch) to large (about 1/2 inch diameter). "Temptations" size food would come out with no problem.
670115
You might not able to use for small grains. The holes are approx. .100 of an inch.
1197445
No, that would defeat the purpose of the holes. I would not use it for anything other than items such as french fries, chicken nuggets, etc.
2227797
I would say the holes are too big for that. When I put fine seasonings in it, they fell right through. Perhaps if the coffee beans aren't ground too fine.
1525815
I would not think so. Holes are fairly large and you would loose most if not all of your noodles!
585849
Yes, but if you are using short grain rice, use 1 & 1/2 cups water. Long grain rice will work with the 1 & 3/4 cups water.
93166
short answer-yes. however unless you need a strainer with very fine holes for straining things like pumpkin pulp or yogurt , you might actually be better served by selecting a wire mesh style strainer the would contain the rice but let water out more quickly.
7199
I just tried it with dry quinoa, and the holes were too big. The quinoa fell through.
1039893
We bought this to replace an old bamboo steamer for potstickers. With short grain rice some might slip through the small holes but since I have a rice maker I have not tried rice in the steamer. It does great with steaming veggies as well.
1471967
I don't think you'd be able to do rice in this without losing a lot of grains in the process.