strainer
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For ultra-smooth texture, pass the purée through a fine-mesh strainer — an optional step, but one that brings a dish firmly into restaurant territory.
From Salon ● May 16, 2025
This method works with anything with holes, such as a straw hat, a strainer, a cheese grater or even a perforated spoon.
From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2024
Drain the rice in a fine-mesh strainer, then rinse under cool running water and drain again.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 30, 2023
Roll them before juicing, use a reamer if you have it and use a fine-mesh strainer to catch seeds.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2023
Conner took out a strainer and an extra bowl.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
Special strainers for grating and juicing tomatoes gained a place among kitchen furnishings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
Hand crank and electric tomato presses, strainers and sauce makers allow gardeners to separate the skins and seeds from the tomato meat for quicker and easier processing.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
He wants to go back to tea pits, tea cups, tea strainers and "those all-omitting tea timers".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2023
James recommends silicone strainers over metal ones, because they don’t rust or retain stains, and they won’t scratch your sink’s surface.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 23, 2021
He instructed Joseph to pour the hot water over the strainers.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
