Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escumadeira
Noun
eh-skoo-mah-DEH-rah
Definition
A utensil used to remove food from a liquid, typically a large spoon with a perforated bowl.
Examples
- Example 1: She used the escumadeira to lift the vegetables out of the boiling water.
- Example 2: The chef quickly skimmed the broth with an escumadeira to remove excess fat.
- Example 3: After boiling the pasta, he reached for the escumadeira to drain it.
Meaning
In cooking, an escumadeira is often used to skim fat or foam off the surface of a broth or stew, or to retrieve food that has been boiled or blanched.
Synonyms
- Skimmer
- Slotted spoon
- Skimmer spoon