Abura kiri (油きり) is a shallow tray used in Japanese cooking to place food on after deep frying.[1] The shallow tray or pan has a rack and an absorbent paper towel to remove excess oil from the food after frying, as for example in tempura.[citation needed]

Tempura nabe with abura kiri

The Abura kiri is usually used in combination with metal ended Japanese kitchen chopsticks, a net ladle or scoop ami shakushi, and a heavy frying pot agemono nabe.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ "Food Fare Culinary Collection: Japanese Culture & Cuisine". deborahotoole.com. Retrieved 2023-11-16.