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Strainer
A kitchen tool with perforated or mesh surfaces designed to separate ingredients by size, drain liquids, or filter solids from mixtures. Available in various mesh sizes from coarse colanders to fine chinois, strainers serve multiple functions from draining pasta to sifting flour. Professional kitchens use specialized strainers like spider skimmers for deep frying and fine mesh strainers for delicate sauce work.
Invest in a set with different mesh sizes – coarse for pasta, medium for vegetables, fine for sauces.
Choose stainless steel construction for durability and easy cleaning.
Look for strainers with hooks or rims that sit securely on bowls or pots.
For heavy-duty use, select reinforced frames and sturdy handles that won't bend.
Store nested strainers to save space while keeping different sizes accessible.
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