Stainless Steel Spider Skimmer & Strainer

Fishing fries or dumplings out of hot oil or boiling water with a spoon is slow, and it gets your hand far too close to the heat. A spider skimmer is built for the job. The wide, shallow wire basket scoops up a whole batch at once and lets the oil or water drain straight back into the pot as you lift, while the long handle keeps your hand well clear of the splatter.

The same skimmer lifts blanched vegetables and noodles, and skims foam off a simmering stock. It's stainless steel, so it won't rust. Let the oil drip off before you move it, and dry it after washing so it doesn't spot.