Will short grain rice slip thru the holes?
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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. .
488104
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..
488105
No significant leakage. This colander is nice because it strains fast enough that rice will congregate right away and won't tend to move.
1743029
Yes, the holes were small but I wasn't afraid to apply force and nothing got broken. Bamboo is a strong material, so go for it.
770504
1.5 clips dry rice. The cooked rice may lift the top off a bit at that amount, but it won't overflow.
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.
666952
I've used this for rice. But some grains would get stuck in the holes. It was long grain white rice. Not as much as the metal ones I've used though.
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.
1493311
I could fit 2 angel hair pasta in one. I have never had any width spaghetti fall through but rice gets stuck in the holes if you try to rinse it in the strainer. I really like the strainer though. It folds up neatly in the cabinet and is lightweight.
1592138
Oh yes. Rice washing just got better! It's all I use. Holes too tiny for rice to go through.
445473
The holesare at least 5/16. they may accomodate 3/8. 1/4 inch would be too sloppy.
818877
No, quinoa will not fall through any of these strainers. I bought mine because my daughter likes to strain spaghetti sauce, Italian dressing, etc, and they work fine, so no way quinoa will slip through.
497357
Although I have not tried grinding rice, it appears that this thing will grind just about any type of grain that will fit in the hopper. It is my opinion that it will grind rice with little effort. If too coarse, try re-grinding.
1471968
From looking at the steamer, I would say the holes are a bit too large for steaming rice effectively.
942126
As long as you are not cooking the really small rice you should be fine. You may find some strays that get caught in the wire mesh, but the holes are really small.
514178
Hello, I don't think grass seed would not fit through the holes. The holesare just big enough for groung herbs and spices.
2151311
Yes, I hung a ziplock bag with a pound of rice in it on my fridge to test this for you. Only one magnet held well, but let it slide due to the slick plastic. Two held it firmly.
1655174
Thank you for taking interest in our set of strainers. I am sorry to hear you had a miss purchase before, but have no fear All Times Finest is here! :P.. Haha but back on topic, these are very sturdy and during. When comparing our quality to the ones of Cuisinart for example, the quality of both are actually quite the same. All our sets should come in perfect condition, and shouldn't be bent or have squished mesh. However, during transport somethings can always get messed up, so if this happens, just contact me straight away and I will sort it out for you in a flash! They will work for almost any seeds or grains as long as they are not grinded/crushed. Quinoa, rice, and other grains which remain in the form how they occur in nature will work. But maybe this isn't the answer to your question. What do you mean exactly with will the strainers work for those grains? Will you be able to clean them in a proper way, than the answer is yes without a doubt. If, you mean something else, please let me know.
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The holes in the steamer insert are too large for couscous or rice. Holes are about 1/4".