Kitchen Tools - Asian Skimmer

An Asian Skimmer (Spider Skimmer) is an essential kitchen tool originating in Asian & Dutch kitchens. It's name was given to it because of the appearance of the wire basket. It resembles a spider web in some cases. Its found its way here and thank goodness because it is such a helpful tool.

It's the perfect tool for removing pasta from boiling water without lifting and pouring the pot. This is also great for reserving pasta water to use in your dish instead of pouring it down the drain into a strainer. It's essentially for skimming foods out of pots with hot liquids. For example, when frying foods that are submerged in oil, the skimmer comes in handy for removing everything quickly.

Seriously get out and grab one. It is my new favourite tool! They range in price depending on the quality of materials. Look for a handle that is capable of being submerged in hot liquid without melting / warping. Also, look for thin slots in the basket, larger slots will allow foods to slip between essentially ruining the ease of use of the tool.

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