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Helen’s Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer | 5-Inch Stainless Steel Wire Mesh Ladle with Sustainable Wood Handle for Frying, Cooking, and Draining

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Material Stainless Steel
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Brand Helen's Asian Kitchen
Style 5-Inch, Bamboo
Product Dimensions 5"L x 0.5"W x 13.75"H

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  • Compact Stainless Steel Design: Features a 5-inch wire mesh with a sturdy wood handle, just right for straining small portions of fried foods, pasta, or vegetables.
  • Efficient Straining & Lifting: Perfect for frying, boiling, or draining pasta, noodles, vegetables, and more with ease and precision.
  • Durable Materials for Every Need: Choose from sturdy stainless steel or lightweight bamboo wire mesh for lasting performance in any kitchen.
  • Safe & Comfortable Grip: Ergonomic wooden or bamboo handles provide a secure hold, keeping hands cool and safe from heat.
  • Versatile Kitchen Essential: Ideal for deep frying, blanching, boiling, and serving, simplifying your cooking process from start to finish.
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Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainers: Different Strainers to Fit Your Needs

bamboo spider strainer

Bamboo Spider Strainer

  • Cook, fry, and drain foods easily in shallow mesh basket
  • Natural bamboo handle stays cool during use and won’t transfer heat to hands
  • Available in 3 diameter sizes: 3-inch, 5-inch, 7-inch

Stainless Spider Strainer

Stainless Steel Spider Strainer

  • Cook, fry, and drain foods easily in shallow mesh basket
  • All stainless steel with satin finish handle; won’t stain, discolor or rust
  • Available in 2 diameter sizes: 5-inch, 7-inch

Spider Basket

Mesh Spider Strainer Basket

  • Deep basket design holds foods securely for easy transfer and serving
  • Basket conveniently hangs on the pot while in use for hands-free cooking
  • Made from stainless steel mesh with wooden stay-cool handle
  • Basket measures 6-inches in diameter

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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

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Customers find the food strainer useful and well-made. They appreciate its frying capacity and size, finding it fits into pots of various sizes. Many customers consider it a great investment and say it's worth the price.

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392 customers mention "Functionality"392 positive0 negative

Customers like the food strainer's functionality. They say it works well for its purpose, is well-made, and a useful kitchen tool. The strainer is lightweight and comfortable to use.

"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." Read more

"Great little product...." Read more

"This spider is one of the best kitchen tools I've ever owned and if I could I'd give it 10 stars...." Read more

"Very well made and kitchen useful." Read more

314 customers mention "Build quality"301 positive13 negative

Customers appreciate the strainer's build quality. They find it well-made, durable, and handcrafted with a spider mesh that collects ingredients effectively. The wood has no issues and remains good as new even after washing in the dishwasher. Many customers find it useful for straining soups and chips out of oil.

"...It looks as if it will last through many meals and I'm very happy with the product." Read more

"...Awesome ease of use and very durable." Read more

"...It really helps scooping out chicken wings and fries. The bamboo handle is very sturdy and easy to keep clean doesn't get hot...." Read more

"...It's cheap and durable If you need a tool like this, I recommend it." Read more

123 customers mention "Frying capacity"123 positive0 negative

Customers find the strainer useful for frying, stirring, and draining oil. It's easy to clean and durable, making it suitable for various cooking tasks like adding noodles to sauces or boiling water. Many of them mention it was recommended during cooking courses.

"...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..." Read more

"Great for veggies, ravioli and other pasta (draining). Awesome ease of use and very durable." Read more

"...I have used it as well to pull out pan fried foods and drain as much grease as possible back into the pan to make a gravy with...." Read more

"Just what l needed. Use it when making hard boiled eggs. So glad l got this. Well made. Would definitely buy again from this seller." Read more

118 customers mention "Size"102 positive16 negative

Customers appreciate the food strainer's size. They find it fits well in pots and stir fry pans, with a large bowl that can scoop up more food. The handle and basket are the right size, and it doesn't take up much space.

"Nice smaller size, fits into pots easier than my bigger strainer. Too soon to tell about durability." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...of it's size it doesn't take up a lot of drawer space.. fits neatly around other utensils *It's cheap and durable..." Read more

"...This design gets much more of the smaller pieces...." Read more

112 customers mention "Value for money"102 positive10 negative

Customers find the food strainer a good value for the price. They say it's durable, well-constructed, and has a weight that exceeds its cost.

"...It's cheap and durable If you need a tool like this, I recommend it." Read more

"...Despite its low price it seems solidly made, and certainly has given no sign of quitting after three months of use...." Read more

"...Great value and the size is just right." Read more

"...so I don't remember how much I paid for it, but I think it was worth the price. This is a good product. I recommend it." Read more

93 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"75 positive18 negative

Customers find the food strainer easy to clean. They mention it works well for cleaning cat boxes, boiled eggs, picking up lettuce out of water, and other tasks. The dishwasher-safe handle is a great perk. It keeps the strainer from getting dusty and dries it after washing. Overall, customers find it safe and efficient.

"...I love the bamboo handle as it never gets hot and is easy to clean...." Read more

"...crock pot recipe and it did such a great job, it is in my dishwasher almost every load!! Highly recommend." Read more

"...I haven't found foods too heavy for it. It cleans up quite well." Read more

"Used this product to clean the cat box , worked well" Read more

69 customers mention "Ease of use"62 positive7 negative

Customers find the food strainer easy to use and durable. They mention it's sturdy and easy to handle cooking with. Some say it's better than the Fry Daddy skimmer/scooper and great for deep frying or scooping out.

"...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...." Read more

"Great for veggies, ravioli and other pasta (draining). Awesome ease of use and very durable." Read more

"I really like this because it’s sturdy easy to use and the wooden handle doesn’t get hot like the metal ones and won’t melt like the plastic handle..." Read more

"This product really does it's job well. It is easy to use, easy to clean and sturdy...." Read more

46 customers mention "Handle quality"31 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the handle quality. Some find the bamboo handle nice and thick, with minimal flex. The handle is sanded smooth and the mesh is carefully wound around the metal rims. Others mention that the wooden handle was splintered when received, fraying, and the scrubbie part gets stuck in the web.

"...I love the bamboo handle as it never gets hot and is easy to clean...." Read more

"...Good price, perfect size, and a bamboo handle that is actually dishwasher safe, which is a great perk, as I have a lot of bamboo..." Read more

"...Use the soft side of sponges when cleaning, as the scrubbie part frays and gets stuck in the 'web'." Read more

"...The handle is sanded smooth and the mesh is carefully wound around the metal rims so there are no exposed sharp wire ends...." Read more

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  • Crazy Cat Mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Strainer
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    Nice smaller size, fits into pots easier than my bigger strainer. Too soon to tell about durability.
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  • trishaa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Smaller but very nice spider
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2015
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    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.
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  • Jamie Bond
    5.0 out of 5 stars Versatile and easy to use and clean.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    Great for veggies, ravioli and other pasta (draining). Awesome ease of use and very durable.
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  • Joann B.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    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.
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  • John L. Guest
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top-Value, Works Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2012
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    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.
    18 people found this helpful
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  • Christiinfl
    5.0 out of 5 stars I use this more than any other kitchen utensil!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    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.
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  • Malibu1005
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nine Years and Still Perfect!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    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.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Lisa M Crawford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Replacing
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    perfect
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good value
    Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2024
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    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.
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  • William Wallace
    5.0 out of 5 stars works like a dream
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2019
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    works like a dream
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  • guitxc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo produto
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 2, 2024
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    Muito bom. Resolveu a situação de não conseguir tirar bem os vegetais da água quente.
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  • Heather Potvin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Scooper
    Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2023
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    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.
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  • leonard.fernihough
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2016
    Style: 5-Inch, BambooVerified Purchase
    GREAT
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