How Do You Use A Bouillon Strainer?
A bouillon strainer is one of those little kitchen utensils that does a lot of heavy lifting when you are cooking. It is well worth the investment, if you love to make soups, stews or sauces where straining is required. Here are some tips on how you can use a bouillon strainer next time you are in the kitchen. Select the correct size bouillon strainer for your job. The average bouillon strainer is 8 inches in diameter and can easily strain 2 qt. liquid at a time. Make sure that fits your needs; if not, larger and smaller strainers are sold (sometimes even in sets). The other thing to look out for is that it fits on the pan or bowl in which you will be pouring your contents. Rest the bouillon strainer on the pot, pan or bowl in which you are going to pour your sauce, stew or soup. Make sure it rests easily and is secure. Pour the contents of your soup, stew or sauce from the cooking pan into the next pan, making sure the contents travels easily through the bouillon strainer. If it is a
