| Toss with a dessertspoon of sea salt and pack into a colander pressed with a weighted plate for approx. 1 hour. |
| Close the shells and pack the mussels tightly into a steamer, or a colander placed in a pan with a little water. |
| Drain in a colander and press down with a masher to squeeze out excess liquid. |
| I escaped fairly lightly, purchasing only rattan baskets, wardrobe storage solutions and a plastic colander. |
| Reserve a small cupful of the cooking water, and then drain the trofie into a colander and transfer them to the large bowl with the green beans. |
| When the rice is done, drain it gently in a sieve or colander, letting the liquid run out of its own accord but not shaking it dry. |
