--- product_id: 763462 title: "Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer, 5-Inch Stainless Steel Mesh Basket With Bamboo Handle, For Noodles, Dumplings, Wontons, Deep Frying, And Draining Tasks" brand: "helen's asian kitchen" price: "R651" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Helen's Asian Kitchen" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/763462-helens-asian-kitchen-spider-strainer-5-inch-stainless-steel-mesh store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # natural bamboo handle, heat-resistant long handle for safe reach in hot oil/liquids 5-inch stainless steel mesh basket Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer, 5-Inch Stainless Steel Mesh Basket With Bamboo Handle, For Noodles, Dumplings, Wontons, Deep Frying, And Draining Tasks **Brand:** helen's asian kitchen **Price:** R651 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🕸️ Elevate your kitchen game with the ultimate spider strainer—drain, serve, and impress like a pro! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer, 5-Inch Stainless Steel Mesh Basket With Bamboo Handle, For Noodles, Dumplings, Wontons, Deep Frying, And Draining Tasks by helen's asian kitchen - **How much does it cost?** R651 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/763462-helens-asian-kitchen-spider-strainer-5-inch-stainless-steel-mesh) ## Best For - helen's asian kitchen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted helen's asian kitchen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Lightweight Yet Durable:** Crafted for effortless handling without sacrificing strength or longevity—built to last through countless meals. - • **Space-Smart & Easy Care:** Compact design hangs neatly for storage; hand wash recommended to preserve bamboo handle integrity. - • **Cool Comfort Bamboo Grip:** Ergonomic bamboo handle stays cool and comfortable, letting you cook with confidence and style. - • **Versatile Culinary Powerhouse:** Perfect for noodles, dumplings, deep frying, blanching veggies, and more—your all-in-one kitchen MVP. - • **Precision Drainage, Zero Grease:** The fine stainless steel mesh swiftly drains oil and water, ensuring crisp, flavorful bites every time. ## Overview Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer features a 5-inch stainless steel mesh basket with a natural bamboo handle designed for safe, efficient scooping and draining of hot oil and boiling liquids. Lightweight yet durable, it offers a long handle for safe reach into deep pots, making it ideal for authentic Asian cooking and everyday meals. This rust-resistant, easy-to-clean tool ensures crisp, mess-free results for noodles, dumplings, deep frying, and more, while its ergonomic bamboo grip stays cool during use. ## Description desertcart.com 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 Product Description Helen’s Asian Kitchen Stainless Steel Spider Strainer with Natural Bamboo Handle safely scoops up foods and thoroughly drains away hot oil and boiling liquids. It’s superbly balanced for precise control, comfort, and fatigue-free use. The shallow mesh basket drains fried food quickly so they stay crispy and flavorful without an oily residue. It holds food securely for less splashes and mess. Its bamboo handle stays cool to the touch during use. Affectionately nicknamed for its web-like design, the Spider Strainer is ideal for Japanese cooking and Chinese recipes, making noodles, homemade dumplings, and other types of pasta, blanching vegetables, deep frying, and more. Helen Chen’s Spider Strainer with Bamboo Handle is lightweight and durable, won’t rust, react with foods, or leave a metallic taste, and hangs for easy storage. Hand wash in warm, soapy water. Brought to you by HIC, a third-generation family owned and operated company in the USA since 1957. Review: Top-Value, Works Great! - 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. Review: Burned the Old One, Love the New One - I hate admitting it, but I had been using one of these for years until I accidentally burned it up. I love these spider strainers. I accidentally set a pan on fire which in turn burned the handle of the spider I was using to remove egg roll wrapper "chips" from hot oil. There was a problem with my burner and oops, oil dripped on it and poof, instant fire. I ordered this spider and other than being brass like my old one, this being stainless steel; it is the same size and performs exactly as the old one. In fact, I find it cleans better too. ## Features - Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer: safely scoops up foods and drains hot oil and boiling liquids quickly for crisp, flavorful foods without excess liquid or greasy finish; securely holds and transfers food for easy mess-free serving; an essential kitchen tool for authentic Japanese and Chinese dishes and everyday healthy cooking - Long-Lasting Craftsmanship: made from stainless steel mesh with reinforced wire frame and smooth bamboo handle; lightweight yet sturdy and durable for long-lasting performance; measures 5 x 0.5 x 13.755-inches - Secure Reach Design: shallow open-mesh basket securely holds and drains generous portions; long handle reaches the bottom of taller pots and keeps hands safe during cooking, draining, and serving - Cook And Serve Versatility: ideal for noodles, ramen, udon, dumplings, wontons, crab rangoon, matzo balls, pasta, blanching vegetables, deep frying, tempura, spring rolls, egg rolls, scallion pancakes, and straining individual portions; great for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, and shared family cooking - Easy Use And Care: hand wash in warm, soapy water; hangs for convenient storage and space-saving organization ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000PKQ3YW | | Best Sellers Rank | #17,854 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #96 in Food Strainers | | Brand | Helen's Asian Kitchen | | Brand Name | Helen's Asian Kitchen | | Color | Wood | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,974 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00781723970114 | | Included Components | Spider Strainer | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5"L x 0.5"W x 13.75"H | | Item Type Name | Food Strainer | | Item Weight | 3.2 ounces | | Manufacturer | Helen's Asian Kitchen | | Manufacturer Part Number | 97011 | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Mesh Opening Size | 0.5 Inches | | Model Number | 97011 | | Product Dimensions | 5"L x 0.5"W x 13.75"H | | Style | 5-Inch, Bamboo | | Style Name | 5-Inch, Bamboo | | UPC | 802198780890 735343826290 781723970114 087491479935 885829334068 793842003482 751663521639 885648079713 720389049222 885865704382 801875935936 346213154605 601473433830 074994415737 890647686046 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Helen's Asian Kitchen - **Color:** Wood - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Product Dimensions:** 5"L x 0.5"W x 13.75"H - **Style:** 5-Inch, Bamboo ## Images ![Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer, 5-Inch Stainless Steel Mesh Basket With Bamboo Handle, For Noodles, Dumplings, Wontons, Deep Frying, And Draining Tasks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EcSiPhm7L.jpg) ![Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer, 5-Inch Stainless Steel Mesh Basket With Bamboo Handle, For Noodles, Dumplings, Wontons, Deep Frying, And Draining Tasks - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fSU27kpCL.jpg) ![Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer, 5-Inch Stainless Steel Mesh Basket With Bamboo Handle, For Noodles, Dumplings, Wontons, Deep Frying, And Draining Tasks - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51no47-JxIL.jpg) ![Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer, 5-Inch Stainless Steel Mesh Basket With Bamboo Handle, For Noodles, Dumplings, Wontons, Deep Frying, And Draining Tasks - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CscQMp-0L.jpg) ![Helen's Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer, 5-Inch Stainless Steel Mesh Basket With Bamboo Handle, For Noodles, Dumplings, Wontons, Deep Frying, And Draining Tasks - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zIBvDg0SL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top-Value, Works Great! *by J***T on September 11, 2012* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Burned the Old One, Love the New One *by S***R on January 23, 2026* I hate admitting it, but I had been using one of these for years until I accidentally burned it up. I love these spider strainers. I accidentally set a pan on fire which in turn burned the handle of the spider I was using to remove egg roll wrapper "chips" from hot oil. There was a problem with my burner and oops, oil dripped on it and poof, instant fire. I ordered this spider and other than being brass like my old one, this being stainless steel; it is the same size and performs exactly as the old one. In fact, I find it cleans better too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is what it is and it's worth it *by C***S on May 7, 2026* Nicely made and very sturdy. Price was very good as well. ## Frequently Bought Together - Helen’s Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer | 5-Inch Stainless Steel Wire Mesh Ladle with Sustainable Wood Handle for Frying, Cooking, and Draining - New Star Foodservice 43068 Wood Handle Fish Spatula, 6.5" Blade, Silver - Cuisinart Mesh Strainers, 3 Count (Pack of 1) Set, CTG-00-3MS Silver --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/763462-helens-asian-kitchen-spider-strainer-5-inch-stainless-steel-mesh](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/763462-helens-asian-kitchen-spider-strainer-5-inch-stainless-steel-mesh) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-03*