An ultra fine mesh skimmer helps remove oils and small food particles from soups and sauces.
To skim and remove excess oil from sauces and soups, I use an ultra-fine mesh skimmer. The holes are so small that you can pick up small drops of oil from your pot.
I make homemade chicken soup, and start with whole chicken, skin on. The skin means the soup will be more oily, but the skimmer does its job well:
This is all oil!!
Not all skimmers are fine enough, though. If the mesh is too large, the oil won’t get picked up. For example, these skimmers won’t work, and this one isn’t fine enough either to pick up oil droplets.
Here’s my favorite tool that I recommend – the Ultra Fine Mesh Skimmer.
Just found this extremely informative. However my chicken tikka masala just came out of the oven, and it’s too oily. Trying to use something I have on hand now. What are your thoughts on using a fine reusable gold coffee filter for my old coffee maker? It looks about the same fineness of the holes. I’ll let you know.
Absolutely love your Pros and Cons posts.
I learned sooo much this morning!
And I’m always looking for awesome healthy recipes, especially family recipes. So, I’m gunna try my hand at a few of yours and your Mom’s recipes this week.
When I have time, I’ll let you know how things turned out.
Thanks Jaden…
Well the one you recommended is now currently unavailable. Do you think this one is just as good? https://www.amazon.com/MyLifeUNIT-Japanese-Skimmer-Stainless-Strainer/dp/B01CZZE4KY/ref=pd_sim_79_2/155-3551512-4887162?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GH2050RQH2XZ3H15GYXB
Perfect.
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Great items for any kitchen.