Orzo pasta is so small that it just goes right through a regular colander. I need help because my husband loves it.
2006-12-24 03:38:14 · 8 answers · asked by Donna 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Mesh strainer!
2006-12-24 03:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You ought to start making soups, they are easy and cheap, one of my favourites is leek and potato soup, chop up 3-4 large leeks (make sure you wash them well and use as much of the green as possible) then take about 8-9 medium to large potatoes (if the skins are good just wash them without peeling) chop them up into large chunks, put all the veg in a saucepan, add enough vegetable stock or water to cover by about an inch and a half and cook for about 20 minutes then whizz up with a blender, if a bit thick add some milk to loosen it up a bit season to taste and enjoy with some crusty bread, Other soup I make include Lentil and vegetables, Minestrone and lots of others.
2016-03-13 21:49:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drain it in the pot you cooked it in, Put a plate over it and and turn the pot upside down all the water will drain and you will not loose any pasta. Be careful since its HOT! Do not turn it completely upside down tilt it as to drain the water
2006-12-24 03:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by mdboomskwad.mc4u 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A fine sieve will work, they are cheap and can even get one at the dollar store.
If you won't be shopping today place a coffee filter or paper towel in the colander and drain it through that.
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Happy cooking!
2006-12-24 03:45:52 · answer #4 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a sieve to drain it. A sieve is a strainer with wire mesh, used to strain and drain all kinds of stuff.
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2006-12-24 03:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a strainer. these are diferent from collanders. the strainer are the metal mesh ones that will handle orzo with no problems. also good for any other small things, such as rinsing beans
2006-12-24 03:46:40 · answer #6 · answered by habs_freak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just buy a strainer with smaller holes! Dollar stores might carry them.
2006-12-24 03:52:06 · answer #7 · answered by Adriana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could line your regular colander with cheesecloth, or even papertowels. It may take a little longer to strain, but the smaller holes of t he cheesecloth will not allow the orzo to go through.
2006-12-24 03:46:49 · answer #8 · answered by M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have the strainers that you can use as a sifter for powdered sugar as well. You can scoop it out like that.
2006-12-24 03:40:05 · answer #9 · answered by Brandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋