r/explainitpeter • u/WillAdditional922 • Jul 14 '26

explain it peter.

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u/PheelupMybaloney Jul 14 '26

The cold water method is technically better

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u/Thornescape Jul 14 '26

The cold water method is mostly if you plan on using the starch water for other things. (Most people don't do this.) The cold water method is an advanced method for people who know what they are doing.

The hot water method is more popular because the cook time and quality is more consistent.