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Default [Q] Colander & Angel Hair Spaghetti

Dave Smith > wrote in
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> sandi wrote:
>
>> (Eric) wrote in
>> :
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>> > I was just wondering what colander(s) people have come
>> > across with holes small enough to prevent it from slipping
>> > out.

>>
>> Stainless steel wire mesh colander
>> Search Cooking.com for picture/price if interested.

>
> I don't like to use fine screens for draining starchy things.
> They sometimes get gummed up with a starch and then are a pain
> in the butt to clean. A regular colander works just fine.


I don't mind. I rinse and drain & pour food well then rinse, soak
and scrub my various strainers with a tooth brush or round dish
brush. No gummed up residue left in mine. :-)