Is this the ‘correct’ way to use a colander? The internet weighs in
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For many of our Seniors Discount Club members, cooking is a lifelong passion, and most can agree that there's always something new to learn in the kitchen. Whether we're mastering the art of the perfect Sunday roast or discovering healthier alternatives to our favourite recipes, learning new culinary tricks is a never-ending journey.
So, you can understand our fascination when people share tips that offer a new perspective when it comes to cooking.
One such method, shared by two friends from Brisbane named Steve and Zach, demonstrates a ‘new way’ of using a colander when straining pasta – and it has left many stunned!
The duo shared the method in a now-viral video online, in which they confidently claimed that everyone has been using colanders incorrectly for years.
The video shows a side-by-side comparison of the traditional and ‘wrong’ method of draining pasta and their innovative ‘right’ way.
Usually, most people would place the colander inside the sink and pour the pasta and water directly into it, allowing the water to drain out.
However, Steve and Zach propose a different technique.
Instead of placing the colander in the sink, they recommend covering the pot with the colander's base and then holding all four handles together tightly.
This way, you can pour out the boiling water while keeping the pasta securely inside the pot! After the water has drained, the colander can be set aside, leaving the perfectly strained pasta ready for your favourite sauce.
Their video has been viewed more than 3.1 million times. But many are divided over the unusual method.
‘No, I haven’t been using a colander wrong,’ one sceptic said, arguing that the colander has a stand at the bottom for a reason.
‘No! You’re using the colander wrong!’ Another replied.
One pointed out: ‘That base was in your bacteria-filled sink, and you then put it over your pasta.’
Someone else agreed and said: ‘If I’m using the colander like this, I might as well just use the lid.’
But other viewers of the video have been impressed by the simplicity of the method.
‘I’m going to start doing this because I hate having pasta everywhere,’ one wrote.
‘Actual genius,’ another replied.
While others seem to not care about the way people strain their pasta as long as the water gets removed from the pot.
‘Works either way. The way you use it doesn’t matter all that much,’ one responded.
You can watch their video below:
Regardless of where you stand in the great colander debate, the popularity of the video comes after Steve and Zach launched their own business called Cooking Cards.
Their motivation came from the frustration of arguing over finding recipes online, which they felt was more time-consuming than the actual cooking process.
Cooking Cards is their solution; a set of recipe cards featuring step-by-step instructions, shopping lists, and QR codes linking to cooking videos.
Each card aims to make home cooking simpler and more enjoyable.
But did you know that this is not the only use for your colander? According to one woman, she’s able to achieve the ‘perfect, effortless curls’ she’s always wanted…using a colander – and no, we’re not kidding.
You can read the rest of the story here.
Will you give Steve and Zach's straining method a try the next time you cook pasta? Let us know in the comments below! And as always, feel free to share your own kitchen tips and tricks with us in our forum here.
So, you can understand our fascination when people share tips that offer a new perspective when it comes to cooking.
One such method, shared by two friends from Brisbane named Steve and Zach, demonstrates a ‘new way’ of using a colander when straining pasta – and it has left many stunned!
The duo shared the method in a now-viral video online, in which they confidently claimed that everyone has been using colanders incorrectly for years.
The video shows a side-by-side comparison of the traditional and ‘wrong’ method of draining pasta and their innovative ‘right’ way.
The two men shared how to strain pasta the ‘right’ way. Credit: Katerina Holmes/Pexels
Usually, most people would place the colander inside the sink and pour the pasta and water directly into it, allowing the water to drain out.
However, Steve and Zach propose a different technique.
Instead of placing the colander in the sink, they recommend covering the pot with the colander's base and then holding all four handles together tightly.
This is the ‘correct’ way to strain pasta, according to Steve and Zach. Credit: Cooking Cards/TikTok
This way, you can pour out the boiling water while keeping the pasta securely inside the pot! After the water has drained, the colander can be set aside, leaving the perfectly strained pasta ready for your favourite sauce.
Their video has been viewed more than 3.1 million times. But many are divided over the unusual method.
‘No, I haven’t been using a colander wrong,’ one sceptic said, arguing that the colander has a stand at the bottom for a reason.
‘No! You’re using the colander wrong!’ Another replied.
One pointed out: ‘That base was in your bacteria-filled sink, and you then put it over your pasta.’
Someone else agreed and said: ‘If I’m using the colander like this, I might as well just use the lid.’
But other viewers of the video have been impressed by the simplicity of the method.
‘I’m going to start doing this because I hate having pasta everywhere,’ one wrote.
‘Actual genius,’ another replied.
While others seem to not care about the way people strain their pasta as long as the water gets removed from the pot.
‘Works either way. The way you use it doesn’t matter all that much,’ one responded.
You can watch their video below:
Regardless of where you stand in the great colander debate, the popularity of the video comes after Steve and Zach launched their own business called Cooking Cards.
Their motivation came from the frustration of arguing over finding recipes online, which they felt was more time-consuming than the actual cooking process.
Cooking Cards is their solution; a set of recipe cards featuring step-by-step instructions, shopping lists, and QR codes linking to cooking videos.
Each card aims to make home cooking simpler and more enjoyable.
But did you know that this is not the only use for your colander? According to one woman, she’s able to achieve the ‘perfect, effortless curls’ she’s always wanted…using a colander – and no, we’re not kidding.
You can read the rest of the story here.
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