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n. - A coarse loosely woven cotton gauze.

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Usage examples (36)
  • Set the yogurt in cheesecloth over a bowl so the extra water drains.
  • Tie up some yogurt in cheesecloth and hang it over a bowl for 4-8 hours.
  • Add the minced pepper and lemongrass (only pieces not in cheesecloth bag).
  • You can wrap the cloves in cheesecloth before adding to the sauce to make them easier to remove.
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