Experienced housewives do not pour water out of the pot in which rice was cooked, only because it can benefit health.
Rice broth in Asia was used as a cosmetic by women, also this water was used for hair and skin care, and also in cooking.
How to prepare a decoction
Often rice absorbs all the moisture, but if you need to prepare a solution, then take 2-3 tablespoons of white rice, which pour 400 ml of water without oil and salt.
The rice is cooked over medium heat for 20-30 minutes, until the water turns milky.
After cooking, the rice is filtered out, and the broth is stored in a glass jar with an airtight lid for up to 4 days.
What to use it for
Rice broth is used to cleanse and lighten the skin, helps with sunburn and age spots. Also, after its application, the pore size decreases.
The treatment is carried out with a cotton swab soaked in broth in morning and evening, after which the composition should dry naturally.
In addition, rice water helps with acne and stimulates hair growth.
Soups and broths, sauces and gravies, as well as stews and stews (for example, fish) are also prepared on its basis.
With its help, even persistent unpleasant odors can be removed.
