press through sieve

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to force a substance, especially food, through a sieve

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  • You need to press the cooked potatoes through a sieve to make them smooth.
  • She carefully pressed the berries through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.
  • The recipe instructs you to press the puréed tomatoes through a sieve.
  • After boiling, press the vegetables through a sieve for a creamy soup.
  • He was pressing the soft cheese through a sieve to achieve a lighter texture.
  • To get a lump-free sauce, make sure to press it through a sieve.
  • Could you please press this mixture through the sieve for me?
  • The chef always presses the fruit pulp through a sieve for his famous coulis.
  • It's important to press the ingredients through a sieve slowly.
  • Don't forget to press the cooked chickpeas through a sieve for hummus.