{
  "id": 7231591,
  "title": "Does washing rice in this Japanese pouch really make it more delicious?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/does-washing-rice-in-this-japanese-pouch-really-make-it-more-delicious",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T03:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/14/does-washing-rice-in-this-japanese-pouch-really-make-it-more-delicious/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Okome Pouch, a Japanese invention, claims to make rice preparation easier and more efficient. Traditional rice washing involves washing, kneading, and avoiding spilled grains, but the Okome Pouch aims to simplify this process. This pouch, made of a gauze-like material, comes in three sizes and is filled with rice and water. The user then rinses the rice by submerging the pouch, kneading it for 15 to 30 seconds, and changing the water until the desired clarity is achieved. After soaking the rice inside the pouch, the cooking process remains unchanged. The Okome Pouch reportedly produces rice that is both cleaner and more visually appealing.",
  "summary": "We test the Okome Pouch, which uses a patented method to make rice more delicious… and easier to wash. As much as we love rice, one thing we don’t particularly love is the work that goes into preparing it. Not only do you have to wash and knead the grains, but you often find yourself […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Okome Pouch simplifies rice washing process",
    "Gauze-like material in three sizes",
    "Rinse rice by submerging pouch"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}