ricer

[ rahy-ser ]

/ ˈraɪ sər /

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noun

an implement for ricing potatoes, squash, etc., by pressing them through small holes.

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Origin of ricer

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; rice + -er¹

Words nearby ricer

rice bowl, rice coal, rice grass, rice paper, rice-paper tree, ricer, rice rat, ricercar, ricercare, rice weevil, ricey

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How to use ricer in a sentence

Using a ricer or a food mill fitted with the medium blade, pass the sweet potatoes into a large bowl.
Italy's Best Dessert Secret|Rosetta Costantino|December 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
A simple potato ricer turns a soup into a masterpiece, and reminds us why Julia Child set a generation of cooks on fire.
The Right Tools for the Job|Daily Beast Promotions|August 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Peel a ripe pineapple, cut into small pieces and extract juice with fruit press or potato ricer.
The New Dr. Price Cookbook|Anonymous
Add an equal amount of freshly cooked hot potato that has been put through a potato ricer or mashed fine.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Slices of hard-cooked eggs or the yolks of eggs forced through a ricer likewise offer a touch of attractive color.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Then strain through a ricer or a strainer to remove all the liquid possible, and return the milk to the double boiler.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Put the hard-cooked egg yolks through a sieve or a ricer and sprinkle them on top of the white sauce.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

British Dictionary definitions for ricer

ricer

/ (ˈraɪsə) /

noun

US and Canadian a kitchen utensil with small holes through which cooked potatoes and similar soft foods are pressed to form a coarse mash

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