How To Use A Large Fine Mesh Sieve
- Lawrence
- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min read
One of the most useful pieces of equipment you can have in your kitchen is a large fine mesh sieve (also called a ‘strainer’ or ‘sifter’). If the sieve has a deep bowl too, you will find that you can use your sieve in so many different ways that you will wonder why you had not invested in one before!
The Ruoth large fine 30 mesh sieve has been quality crafted in 304 stainless steel so that it will not rust. The mesh sieve weighs just 193 grams so is light and comfortable to use. The bowl of the ultra-fine sieve is 20cm in diameter and made from a double layer of twill woven mesh with fine holes that are perfect for sifting dry ingredients. The overall length of the sieve is 38cm.
The multi-uses of a fine mesh sieve.
Having a large extra fine sieve is certainly useful as it is a versatile tool. The generous size of the sieve means that large quantities of food can be prepared quickly and easily. The very fine sieve is perfect for draining rice, pasta and vegetables. This fine sieve is also ideal for straining quinoa. The sieve can also be used for straining solids from a gravy or sauce - including any lumps that are threatening to ruin it!
Using a fine mesh sieve for cakes makes a difference.
Making cakes is easy with the kitchen sieve as its fine mesh ensures that all lumps are removed from the dry ingredients. As you sift your flour, air will also be incorporated into it and this will make a noticeable difference to the lightness and texture of your cake mixtures, as well as doughs and batters.
The fine mesh flour sifter will also help you to achieve some quick, but effective garnishes and decorations using confectioners’ sugar or cocoa sprinkled over desserts, cakes and cookies. Macarons are one of the most popular recipes, but they are temperamental to make - whichever recipe you use. It is possible with practice to perfect your technique and this includes double sieving the almond flour and sugar.
Top chefs use fine mesh sieves in many ways.
Many top chefs find their fine mesh sieves a vital tool for creating refined pâtés, glossy silky sauces as well as the smoothest purées and coulis.
A fine mesh sieve is also ideal for making soft cheeses like Ricotta and Mozzarella.
The sieve can also be used over a pan ¼ filled with simmering water to steam vegetables. Simply pour the chopped vegetables into the sieve and pop the saucepan lid on top of the sieve for the required length of time. The result is perfectly steamed vegetables. If you have ever wondered how mashed potato served in restaurants tastes so smooth and creamy, it is because it was made by passing the cooked potato through a fine mesh sieve!
Caring for your fine-mesh sieve.
The easiest way to clean your sieve is to wash it as soon as you have finished using it. If you have been using it with dry ingredients, simply shake any excess off and then rinse the sieve under running hot water before washing it in a bowl of warm washing-up water.
Removing wet foods is trickier! Turn the sieve over in a washing up bowl and run some warm water over it. Loosen the food with a kitchen sponge or plastic brush. Turn the sieve over and wash the inside of its bowl with the kitchen sponge and some washing up liquid. Rinse the sieve in clean water and dry with a clean tea towel. The Ruoth large fine-mesh sieve is also dishwasher safe.
Investing in a Ruoth large fine-mesh sieve that is, easy to use and easy to care for, means success guaranteed!
Tell us how you use your fine mesh sieve.
You can order your Ruoth large fine-mesh sieve, directly from Amazon or our online store.
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