A slotted spoon is a spoon implement used in food preparation. The term can be used to describe any spoon with slots, holes or other openings in the bowl of the spoon which let liquid pass through while preserving the larger solids on top. It is similar in function to a sieve; however, a ladle-sized slotted spoon is most typically used to retrieve items from a cooking liquid while preserving the liquid in the pot, while table-sized slotted spoons are often used to serve foods prepared or packaged in juices, such as canned fruit and vegetables.
One peculiar example of a slotted spoon is used in the traditional absinthe preparation ritual. A special absinthe spoon with a disproportionately weighted, often ornately decorated, and mostly flat bowl is balanced upon the rim of a glass, on which is placed a sugar cube and through which ice water is poured or dripped into the drink. The slots in the spoon ensure that only fully dissolved sugar reaches the beverage, and the slow trickle of water accentuates the appearance of the louche.
Slotted Spoon Use
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A slotted spoon is a spoon implement used in food preparation.The term can be used to describe any spoon with slots, holes or other openings in the bowl of the spoon which let liquid pass through while preserving the larger solids on top.
- Nov 01, 2020 Spoon has flat edge to scrape the bottom of the pan, essential for making sauces, eggs and more. Turner is designed with a unique serrated edge to cut food, plus low-profile spatula head is angled to slide under food for easy turning. Slotted utensils quickly drain away water or other cooking liquids.
- Newness 304 Stainless Steel Slotted Serving Spoon, Professional Skimmers Spoon with Heat Resistant. BPA Free, Food Grade Stirring Spoons, Soup Spoons, Hygienic 9.3 8.8 9.4 3: Newness 304.
Large Slotted Spoon
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- History Magazine article about slotted spoons and absinthe
- Wikimedia Cookbook entry