How to dye rice for weddings

Tradition has it that at weddings the guests must throw rice at the newlyweds, but who said it should be white? It will always be much more colorful to use rice of different colors and, for this, we will only have to dye it following a very simple procedure. It is important to note that this rice does not stain clothes, so we can launch it without fear. Discover two very quick methods on how to dye rice for weddings.

You will need to:
  • Steamed rice
  • Water
  • Food coloring / Pinocchio paper
  • Pan
  • Container
  • Colander or colander
  • Absorbent paper
Steps to follow:

one

One of the simplest methods to dye rice is to do it with liquid food coloring . To do this, you must previously wash the steamed rice so that the ink is better impregnated and then boil it in water with a few drops of dye, as if you were going to cook it. You can mix several colors to get new colors.

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In this way, you should leave the rice in the colorful water for a few minutes and then drain it with a strainer or colander. Wash it again with cold water without fear of discoloration, and let it dry the rice dyed on absorbent paper.

3

Another method to dye rice for weddings is with the help of pinocho paper, the wrinkled texture used to make crafts. In this case, you should also add the paper of the color you prefer to a pot with boiling water or in a container with very hot water; the more pinocchio paper you throw, the more intense the resulting color will be.

4

Next, you must add the rice to the container or pan where you have put the pinocho paper and leave it for about 10 minutes. We recommend removing it so that the paper releases the ink and impregnates all the rice . Finally, as in the previous case, you should drain it and wash it, before leaving the dried rice for weddings to dry.

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It is important to note that this dyed rice does not stain clothes, so we can launch it to the couple without any problem. In case of dyeing the rice with food coloring, it will also be harmless in case a child takes it to the mouth or any animal that can eat the one that is scattered on the ground.