Helen's Asian Kitchen Stainless Steel Mesh Spider Strainer, affectionately nicknamed for its web-like design, safely scoops up foods and drains away hot oil and boiling liquids. The deep, open mesh strainer with reinforced wire frame allows liquids to drain quickly while securely holding foods for easy transfer and serving. This lightweight, yet sturdy, kitchen utensil with long, wooden handle has dual hooks that hang on the pot to keep it conveniently nearby while it's in use and to store it away easily. The handle keeps hands out of harms way. A kitchen essentials must, the Mesh Spider Strainer is perfect for Japanese cooking and Chinese recipes, making noodles and homemade dumplings, matzo balls, and other types of pasta, blanching vegetables, deep frying, and so much more.