How to remove sand from Xiaomi

The sand in Xiaomi can be effectively removed through soaking, washing, sieving, and other methods.

1. Soaking Method

Soak millet in clean water for about 30 minutes, as the sand is prone to sinking due to its high density. Gently stir the millet during the soaking process to remove the sand particles attached to the surface of the rice grains. When pouring out the upper layer of clear water, pay attention to maintaining a tilt angle to avoid mixing the sand that has sunk into the rice again. Repeating water changes 2-3 times can significantly reduce sand residue, making it suitable for treating millet with low sand content.

2. Washing method

Put the millet into a wide mouthed container, add enough water, and rub it repeatedly by hand. Separate sand particles by using water flow erosion and friction, and be careful to move gently during washing to avoid the breakage of rice grains. During the washing process, sand particles deposited at the bottom of the water can be observed, and the flow rate should be controlled to allow the sand to flow out first each time the water is poured. It is recommended to wash the rice with running water 3-4 times until the washing water becomes clear and free of impurities.

3. Screen filtration

Select a fine pore screen with a pore size of about 0.5 millimeters and lay the millet flat on top of the screen. By gently shaking the sieve to pass the rice grains through the mesh, heavier sand particles will be blocked in the upper layer of the sieve. It can be combined with blowing air or lightly tapping the edge of the sieve to help separate, and this method has a significant effect on fine sand particles. The processed rice grains need to be washed twice to ensure complete cleanliness, which is suitable for batch processing of millet with high sand content.

4. Precipitation method

Mix millet with water in a ratio of 1:5 and let it stand for 10 minutes. After the sand particles have completely settled, tilt the container and pour out the upper layer of millet. By utilizing the difference in settling speed between millet and sand, separation can be achieved by using a spoon to scoop clean rice grains from the upper layer. This method requires controlling the pouring speed to avoid stirring the bottom sediment. Repeat the operation twice to remove most of the sand particles, which is suitable for treating millet that has already undergone preliminary washing.

5. Magnetic attraction method

For millet that may contain iron impurities, a magnet can be wrapped in gauze and slowly moved in the rice. Magnetic sand particles will be adsorbed on the surface of the gauze, and regular cleaning of the magnet can improve the sand removal efficiency. This method is ineffective for ordinary sand particles and needs to be used in conjunction with other cleaning methods. After processing, it is recommended to spread out the millet and dry it to avoid the growth of mold in humid environments.

When storing millet in daily life, sealed containers should be used and placed in a cool and dry place. Choosing products from legitimate channels can reduce sand content when purchasing. It is recommended to wear kitchen gloves to protect the skin of hands when dealing with sandy millet, and the rice washing water can be used to water plants to avoid waste. If mold or odor is found in the millet, it should be discarded immediately. It is recommended to consume the cleaned millet on the same day to ensure freshness. Before cooking, check for any residual sand particles in the rice grains and use chopsticks to move the grains to observe for sediment at the bottom.