How to get more liquid through a sieve when straining stock (tap the sieve)
Hold the sieve and tap it lightly to help the last flavorful liquid pass through into the stock.
After straining, the chef demonstrates tapping the sieve to release “every last little bit” of stock trapped with the solids. He notes it works for beef, vegetable, and chicken stocks.
The short version
- Tap the sieve lightly to drain more stock through
What you need
- fine sieve
What goes wrong
Leaving flavorful liquid trapped in the sieve contents
Tap the sieve lightly while holding it to encourage draining.
Why it works
Gentle vibration helps liquid drain without aggressively pressing solids through the mesh.
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