OXO Good Grips Rice and Small Grains Washing Colander
- 0.5 mm openings, small square holes
- Extra drain holes in the pour spout
- Slow drain, water pools to show clarity
- Non-slip soft handles for agitating
- Rice, quinoa, buckwheat, barley listed uses
Updated 24 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A purpose-built grain washer that shows when rice or quinoa is clean and holds tiny grains in. It drains slowly by design, so it is a poor match for draining pasta or vegetables fast.
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ASIN: B016BA0AAMCategory: Colanders
Overview
Small square holes drain water slowly, so it pools around the grains and shows when the rinse runs clear of starch. Extra holes in the pour spout let you tip out leftover water without losing grains, and soft handles let you swirl and shake the bowl.
Pooling water gives a visible cue for when starch is gone, which takes guesswork out of rinsing rice. Slow draining is the point, but it also means the bowl does not double as an everyday pasta colander.
Who it's for
Households that rinse rice, quinoa or barley daily get a dedicated tool that holds tiny grains back. Cooks with room for only one colander should choose a general strainer instead.
Pros and cons
- Small holes hold tiny grains back
- Pooling water shows when grains are clean
- Spout drain holes pour off excess
- Soft non-slip handles for agitating
- Slow drain unsuited to pasta
- Single-purpose grain tool
- Grain capacity not listed
Performance notes
Rinse quality comes from agitation: swishing grains in pooled water lifts starch and debris before it drains. Hole size governs what stays in, and the small openings stop fine grains like quinoa slipping through. Drain speed is deliberately slow, so each rinse takes a moment longer.
Specifications
| Brand | OXO |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Mesh Opening Size | 0.5 millimeters |
| Item weight | 0.11 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10.4 × 9.7 × 4.4 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Clear |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Washing Colander |
| Other details | |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Item Type Name | Colander |
| Recommended uses | Rice, quinoa, buckwheat, barley |
Frequently asked questions
Can the OXO rice washing colander drain pasta?
It is designed to drain slowly so grains are washed in pooled water. That slow drain makes it a grain washer, not a quick pasta strainer.
Will quinoa fall through the OXO grain washing colander?
The small square holes are designed to help prevent tiny grains from falling through, and the spout drain holes keep grains contained while pouring.
How do you know when rice is clean in the OXO washing colander?
Water pools before draining, so you can see when it runs clear and the grains are clean.