Skimmer

A spoon with a large surface that has holes in it. That's a skimmer. It is a handy utensil to have in your kitchen. The slotted spoon helps you do more than just scoop foam from cooking meat. A simple kitchen utensil that takes your cooking skills further and can be used in any household. In different price ranges Cookinglife you this product. Would you like to know more about it? Then read through the topics below.

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• What is a skimmer?
• What can you use a skimmer for
• What is a skimmer made of?
• Why does the skimmer have a long handle
• Buying a skimmer

What is a skimmer?

It has a distinctive appearance, large surface with holes in it. A kind of large, but flat spoon. Therefore, the skimmer got its name from scooping the floating foam off boiling dishes. They are also called foam spoon or foam spatula. You have them in a flat mould. This is especially useful for scooping foam and removing food from boiling water. They also come in a hollow mould, which looks like a kind of safety net. This is also ideal for taking food out of boiling water, just like when taking snacks out of the fryer or anything else out of oil.

What can you use a slotted spoon for?

You can use this product for several situations. First, what it is known for. When cooking meat,broth or soup, a layer of foam can form. With a skimmer you can remove, or skim, this foam. This consists of released proteins and other contaminants. In addition, it also gives a sour or bitter taste. Therefore, it is important to scoop it off. What you can also use this skimmer for is to scoop food from boiling water without taking all the water with it. Also, some models are also ideal to use when deep-frying. In order to scoop out the bitterballs.

What is a skimmer made of?

Most brands that carry skimmers are made of stainless steel. This material is very suitable to be in hot conditions. As is the material type Nylon. Both materials are in our range and offered under different brands, such as CasaLupo, Paderno and KitchenAid. Skimmers are also dishwasher safe. This makes it extra convenient. So you don't have to worry about having to wash these utensils after cooking. Always check this in advance with the product information, then you can be sure!

Why does the skimmer have a long handle?

Besides the special round piece with holes, the skimmer also has a remarkably long handle. At the end of this, it often has a bow for convenient hanging or a hole for the same reason. This is an added convenience of the slotted spoon. The advantage of the long handle is that it allows you to remove hot liquids from a deep pan, for example. You can remove this at a safe distance without getting burns. While cooking, it is extremely annoying to burn yourself on the pan. This is what the skimmer aims to prevent by its long handle.

Want to buy a skimmer?

This kitchen utensil is a nice addition to your entire collection. For some moments, the product is the ideal solution. So it is definitely worth ordering a skimmer. Would you like to expand your collection of kitchen utensils? Then check out the following categories of kitchen utensils: spatulas, ladles, serving tongs, ladles or spatula. With these products you can only make the kitchen experience for yourself easier and therefore more fun. Cookinglife want your kook experiences. For this reason, after you order, we will make sure that the package is delivered to you as soon as possible.