Steam Rice
For perfect fluffy rice every timeuse a colander!
Next, put the rice back in the colander to drain.
Cover the colander with foil and let steam for 10 minutes.
Sift Flour
Siftinghelps break up clumps and aerate the flour, resulting in a smoother dough.
Hold the handle with one hand, then gently tap the colander full of flour with the other.
Invert the colander and place it on top of the pan.
The holes will stop the spray of grease but still allow steam to escape.
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Its alittlemore labor-intensive, but will get the job done.
Press cooked potatoes through the holes of the colander using a spatula.
Strip Herbs
Removing the leavesof fresh parsley, theyme or cilantro can be a tedious task.
To make the job easier, thread the stems of the herbs through the colanders holes and pull.
The leaves will stay inside the colander, and the stem will neatly tear away.
Keep Flies Away
Going on a picnic or eating on the patio?
Bring a colander or two.
Invert a colander and place it over each dish tokeep flies and other bugs away.
With a wooden spoon, press dough through the colander holes until small pieces drop into boiling water.
Cook for two minutes or until the dumplings float.
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