chinoise
French for Chinese
A chinoise is a cone-shaped fine-mesh strainer used in cooking to produce smooth sauces, soups, and purées.
The conical shape allows liquid to drain through while the mesh catches seeds, fibers, and lumps.
Named for its resemblance to a traditional Chinese hat: Strain the stock through a chinoise before reducing.
Excessive stretching force
- passMove beyond or decline
- pushForce something away
- pressApply force downward
- ladleDeep spoon for serving
scrape · extract · clarify · refine · purée · sauce · stock · custard
strain
Excessive stretching force
ladle · scrape · extract · clarify · refine · purée · sauce · stock · custard · coulis
sieve
Mesh filtering utensil
steel · perforated · funnel-shaped · tapered · handle · hook · stand · bouillon · consommé · strain
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
seedless · glossy · consistent · uniform · fine · delicate · elegant · professional · classical · finished