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Helen’s Asian Kitchen Stainless Steel Spider Strainer with Natural Bamboo Handle, affectionately nicknamed for its web-like design, safely scoops up foods and thoroughly drains away hot oil and boiling liquids. It’s functional and durable with superb balance for excellent control and comfortable, fatigue-free use. Foods sit securely in the shallow mesh strainer basket, preventing splashes and unnecessary mess. The natural bamboo handle on this lightweight, yet sturdy, kitchen utensil prevents heat from transferring to hands and stays cool during use. A kitchen essentials must, the Spider Strainer is perfect for Japanese cooking and Chinese recipes, making noodles and homemade dumplings and other types of pasta, blanching vegetables, deep frying, and so much more. Fried foods drain quickly to stay crispy and flavorful without an oily residue. Helen Chen’s Spider Strainer with Bamboo Handle resists stains, discoloration and rust, and won’t react with foods or impart a metallic taste. Hangs for easy storage. Hand wash in warm, soapy water. Brought to you by HIC—Harold Import Company.
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Named for its weblike design, this spider skimmer from Helen's Asian Kitchen line is a handy, versatile tool for any food that needs quick draining. Crafted from rustproof stainless steel, the skimmer is sturdy and lightweight with a rounded shape that keeps hold of dumplings, wontons, and raviolis. Its netted design drains oils and water quickly and efficiently for better cooking results, and its bamboo handle is comfortable and heat-resistant. Measuring 5 inches in diameter, the skimmer is safe in the dishwasher for easy cleanup. A 7-inch version is also available. --Emily Bedard
Crazy Cat Mom
September 3, 2025
Nice smaller size, fits into pots easier than my bigger strainer. Too soon to tell about durability.
trishaa
August 20, 2025
I make stir fry quite often and all I had to take up the food was a slotted spoon which often nab just a couple of vegetables at a time. Same goes for my fries and apple fritters. Enough was enough so I scouted out the spider strainers. I chose Helen Chen's smaller 5 1/2" spider because I only cook for two and my cookware isn't as spacious as a home that cooks for more individuals.This smaller spider is absolutely perfect as it can get in the pots and stir fry pans I use with the greatest of ease and leaves the cooked product well drained. I love the bamboo handle as it never gets hot and is easy to clean. Now talking about clean, although the instructions say this product can be placed in the dishwasher, and I'm sure it can be, I do wash it by hand. Just swish around in hot soapy dishwater and bingo! it's clean and sparkly. It can be air dried but I just pat it gently with a dishtowel. I have no problem with it snagging my washing sponges or dishtowels because I'm very gentle in my use of it. It looks as if it will last through many meals and I'm very happy with the product.
Jamie Bond
August 2, 2025
Great for veggies, ravioli and other pasta (draining). Awesome ease of use and very durable.
Joann B.
July 7, 2025
I really love this utensil it is very sturdy and light on the hands. It really helps scooping out chicken wings and fries. The bamboo handle is very sturdy and easy to keep clean doesn't get hot. And the way that it is designed I really don't see no way of the mesh coming apart. No complaints at all, I just thought it was a little wider. If there is a wide one I would love to purchase it. I highly recommend this utensil if you do a lot of frying in your business or home.
John L. Guest
June 4, 2025
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 durableIf you need a tool like this, I recommend it.
Christiinfl
May 26, 2025
Bought this for one specific crock pot recipe and it did such a great job, it is in my dishwasher almost every load!! Highly recommend.
Malibu1005
May 2, 2025
I have owned this spider strainer for NINE years, and it is still exactly as it was the day I got it. I agree with another poster who mentioned that ATK dissed the wooden handle unfairly (and I'm a huge fan of ATK). There have been zero issues with the wood, and the benefits far outweigh the possible negatives they stated. I have never put it in the dishwasher; soaking a few minutes in hot soapy water, rinsing, and drying immediately has probably helped prolong its life.
Lisa M Crawford
March 14, 2025
perfect
Customer
February 16, 2025
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.
William Wallace
February 12, 2025
works like a dream
guitxc
February 1, 2025
Muito bom. Resolveu a situação de não conseguir tirar bem os vegetais da água quente.
Heather Potvin
December 15, 2024
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.
leonard.fernihough
December 5, 2024
GREAT
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