what is a sieve? can you use a collander?-nt
#49073 - 03/09/04 03:46 PM
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rlan
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Here is a link to a picture of one type of sieve. http://www.langpix.com/images/objects/kitchen/sieve.jpg
What do you need to use it for?
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I think of a sieve as a fine filter, similar to a sifter (think of sifting flour), whereas a collander has bigger holes in it; something fine like flour would just go right through it. You use a collander for pasta, you use a sieve for flour.
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if all you have is a colander, try lining it with cheesecloth (grocery stores carry it) or several layers of paper towels. You'll want to smush the tofu a bit and also move it around a bit while draining, so the liquid can move to the big colander holes and drain out. You don't have to do this with a sieve as they're very fine mesh, not big holes.
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