Rice Scoop: A Multi-Purpose Kitchen Tool

Rice scoops serve more than one purpose in the kitchen. While primarily designed for serving rice, they offer additional benefits that many users might not realize.

Non-Stick Properties

Modern rice scoops are typically made from polypropylene plastic with small dots strategically placed on the surface. These dots are the result of years of research and development by manufacturers. The circular or oval-shaped dots create increased friction on the scoop’s surface, preventing rice from sliding off when serving. This thoughtful design allows for easier scooping as the rice adheres to the scoop just enough to be effortlessly transferred to your bowl.

Pot Cleaning Assistant

Rice cookers can be challenging to clean, especially when rice grains stick to the sides and harden over time. Even with non-stick coatings, sticky rice residue can be stubborn to remove if left too long.

Instead of using harsh cleaning methods like steel wool (which damages the non-stick coating) or struggling with conventional washing, try this technique:

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