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Instruments used to filter dry or liquid foods, or to remove the liquid used to wash, blanch, cook or fry certain foods.
sieve ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Strainer made of woven nylon, metal or silk strands and attached to a wooden frame; it is used to strain dry and liquid ingredients.
chinois ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Finely meshed cone-shaped strainer used to filter broth and sauces, and to reduce food to a purée.
mesh strainer ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Instrument used to sift dry ingredients or filter liquid ones.
colander ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Instrument used to drain food.