Other / May 25, 2019

What is the difference between strainer and colander?

A strainer is really a catchall name for any type of, well, strainer. It is usually fine mesh and bowl-shaped, good for rinsing a pint of berries or draining pasta. A colander is typically a larger bowl-shaped strainer, often with bigger holes (although that’s not always the case).

What is a strainer colander used for?

The perforated nature of the colander allows liquid to drain through while retaining the solids inside. It is sometimes also called a pasta strainer or kitchen sieve’ Conventionally, colanders are made of a light metal, such as aluminium or thinly rolled stainless steel.

Is a colander and sifter the same thing?

A colander has a wide bowl (often with two handles) and feet or a base that let it stand on its own in a sink while you pour a pot of pasta or boiled vegetables into it. The bowl of a sieve can be rounded or cone shaped. Sieves are usually referred to as coarse- or fine-meshed.

What are two types of strainers?

Types of Cocktail Strainers. There are three primary types of cocktails strainers; the Hawthorne Strainer, the Julep strainer and the fine mesh strainer. Each bar strainer has its own application, which we’ll address as we get into the details surrounding each type.

Why is it called a China cap?

Chinois is French for Chinese, and it is whimsically so named because its cone shape resembles a coolie’s hat. Before blenders and food processors, or even the more sophisticated food mills came on the scene, generations of kitchens contained large and small cone-shaped chinois in the cupboards.

What is a strainer used for in cooking?

A kitchen device that is most used to strain liquids away from other ingredients but also to ocassionally sift fine ingredients away from larger ingredients. The Strainer may be formed as a spoon-shaped utensil or a basket-shaped strainer from various materials such as metal, nylon or cloth.

Can I use a mesh strainer for pasta?

Fine mesh strainers are good for a whole lot more than rinsing vegetables, draining pasta, or straining the solids from stocks and broths. Here’s a look at our go-to tips.

What’s the difference between sieve and strainer?

A sieve is a device that can be used to separate larger particles from smaller ones, while a strainer is a device that can be used to separate solid objects from liquid.

Can strainers be used as sifters?

The most common substitution for a flour sifter is a fine mesh strainer (I like this set). Simply load the dry ingredients into the bowl of the strainer, hold it with one hand and tap it against the other hand to move the ingredients through.

Can I use a flour sifter as a strainer?

You can sift flour with a flour sifter or a fine-mesh strainer. It also works really well for sifting flour. Just pour your dry ingredients in it and gently tap the side with one hand. Anything left in the bottom can be pushed through with a spoon.

What are the different kinds of strainers?

There are 4 common types of strainers used for oil and gas filtration. They are simplex strainers, y strainers, duplex strainers, and automatic strainers. Each different type of strainer has its own advantages when being used.

What do you use a Hawthorne strainer for?

The Hawthorne strainer is – pretty obviously – used for straining cocktails. More specifically it is used for fine straining shaken cocktail which will have shards of ice in them. The Hawthorne strainer is used in the dispensing of many a classic and modern classic cocktail, and almost all cocktail served “up”.