Recommendations for Rice Colander / Strainer

For washing rice, I've been quite pleased with my most recent strainer purchase, a KitchenAid Classic 7" strainer, which unlike any strainer I've had in the past, doesn't bend away from the handle under the weight of its contents. I've never thought of strainers and colanders as being intended for the same purpose and am happy with my garden-variety colander for draining pasta, rinsing veggies, etc.

Great question, JMBT!

I agree with AntoniaJames and Nancy, and suggest a versatile fine-mesh sieve instead of a colander (the large holes will definitely let all your rice fall through). This nesting set from de Buyer has three sizes—I use the largest for rice and stock, the medium for hot pot, and the smallest for powdered sugar. Hope that helps! https://food52.com/shop/products/6864-de-buyer-stainless-steel-strainer-set-of-3

I have a wonderful fine-mesh strainer (with a handle - not really a colander) that I use for rice. and lentils, and so many other things, e.g., yogurt, mascarone and ricotta, all with a cheesecloth liner, rinsing quinoa, etc. If you want a colander-sized strainer that rice won't slip through, do a Google search for "fine mesh colander." You'll see all sizes and shapes. If looking for one that won't take up too much extra space in your cabinet, find one that will nest into a bowl or cooking pot. ;o)

Haven't used the Frieling but it looks good.
f you subscribe to the "get multiple use out of every tool" theory, consider getting also a colander that fits in your pots, that can be used for other-than-rice...vegetables, pasta, steamed dumplings.