​10 ways to use discarded cooked rice water​

That cloudy water left after boiling rice is usually tossed away. But this humble leftover is full of nutrients and gentle starch that can actually boost your daily meals. In traditional kitchens, rice water was reused in smart, tasty ways. It’s time we bring that habit back. From thickening curries to kneading dough, here are ten easy and effective ways to use cooked rice water in your kitchen instead of wasting it.