Nonoji Perforated Spoon – Small

If you drew a Venn diagram of a slotted spoon, a fine mesh colander and a spider, Nonoji’s Perforated Spoon would land right in the middle. Its unique shape and smooth, fine perforations made this an indispensable tool in our kitchen. The long, slender handle is comfortable and easy to control, and the bowl is exactly the right size for blanching or frying small foods that slip through the holes of regular colanders, like peas, corn kernels and cubed potatoes. The mirror-finish perforations allow water and oil to drain off efficiently and won’t snag on soft or delicate foods (unlike poorly-machined, rough colanders and mesh strainers). Plus, the spoon is built from dishwasher-safe, 18-8 grade stainless steel—so when you’re done skimming crispy chickpeas out of hot oil, you can toss it right in the dishwasher. You may have a lot of spoons in your kitchen, but you don’t have one like this.