1.
draining water from ingredients
the process of removing excess water from food ingredients
豆腐の水切りをする。
Drain the water from the tofu.
野菜の水切りをしっかりする。
Thoroughly drain the water from the vegetables.
茹でた麺を水切りして皿に盛る。
Drain the boiled noodles and serve them on a plate.
2.
draining rack or basket
a utensil or rack used for draining water from dishes or ingredients
水切りに皿を立てる。
Stand the dishes in the draining rack.
水切りカゴを使うと便利だ。
Using a draining basket is convenient.
食器を水切りに置いた。
I put the dishes on the drying rack.
COOKING TECHNIQUE:
水切り is essential in Japanese cooking, especially for:
- 豆腐 - tofu (to prevent dishes from becoming watery)
- サラダ用野菜 - salad vegetables
- 茹で野菜 - boiled vegetables
METHODS FOR TOFU:
- 重し水切り - pressing with weight
- キッチンペーパーで包む - wrapping in paper towels
- 電子レンジ水切り - microwave draining
KITCHEN ITEMS:
水切りカゴ、水切りザル、水切りラック - various draining baskets and racks used in the kitchen.
RELATED:
- 油切り - draining oil
- ザル - colander
- 水気を取る - to remove moisture