[header] How to make vegetarian fried rice [title] Rinse the rice. [step] Place the rice in a large bowl, cover the rice with water, and allow it to soak for a few minutes. Then, strain the rice through a strainer, rinsing it with clean water as you do so. 
[substeps] Some rice is very starchy, and rinsing it before cooking can help to remove the starchy coating on the outside of the rice. It's not always necessary to soak or rinse rice, but it can be important for rice dishes where you don't want the grains sticking together.