Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer, 5-Inch Stainless Steel Mesh Basket With Bamboo Handle, For Noodles, Dumplings, Wontons, Deep Frying, And Draining Tasks

I have owned this for some time and used it a bit.. I don't do a LOT of frying. This item is just a fine item. America's Test Kitchen (ATK) ran a test of "dippers" and this one did not win top honors, instead going to a metal-handled one costing about triple what this one costs (and this ships free too over $25 orders) Their reason for rejecting this one was that the wood handle might "hold smells and oil". I have used bamboo-handled kitchen devices of various sorts and have never had that kind of problem.. admittedly I never wash it in a dish washer either, and that may break down the natural structure of the wood.. I don't know. This was not mentioined by ATK. This spider is wonderful for dipping out of hot liquids.. *It dips cleanly, leaving the liquid in the container.. this can really be annoying for frying because the oil ends up on your food or being wasted. *It picks up a nice load of "stuff" too.. about the right size. *I love the angled handle that allows you to "get into" the pots easily. *The handle stays cool in all cases. *In spite of it's size it doesn't take up a lot of drawer space.. fits neatly around other utensils *It's cheap and durable If you need a tool like this, I recommend it.

I hate admitting it, but I had been using one of these for years until I accidentally burned it up. I love these spider strainers. I accidentally set a pan on fire which in turn burned the handle of the spider I was using to remove egg roll wrapper "chips" from hot oil. There was a problem with my burner and oops, oil dripped on it and poof, instant fire. I ordered this spider and other than being brass like my old one, this being stainless steel; it is the same size and performs exactly as the old one. In fact, I find it cleans better too.

Nicely made and very sturdy. Price was very good as well.

Like this and use it for commercial purposes. Very affordable and simple. Quality seems good so far and continue to use.

Works great when I do my fries. The oil drips off the wire easily. The shape makes it easy to get all those fries out of the pan. Wood handle works great to keep you from a hot handle. Should last a long time.

I really love my strainer, and since it comes in different sizes, I was able to get the one I would need frequently!

Perfect. Prompt shipping. Great product

Works great use it for boiled peanuts.

Great

This spyder strainer is perfect and very reasonably priced. Have used it a few times and works great to remove fried dumplings while allowing the oil to drip through. Economical but sturdy. Happy so far with my purchase.

works like a dream

This scooper is excellent fir removing pasta instead of lifting the heavy pot to drain and you still have all the pasta water to mix the sauce in. Great for deep frying also.

GREAT