HIC Kitchen's Straining Ladle easily stirs, scoops, strains, drains, serves, and sauces entrees, sides, appetizers, and desserts. This ingenious design features a perforated side that strains food and drains cooking liquids for mess-free serving. Its solid spoon with convenient spout scoops and pours. It's ideal for serving generous portions of vegetables, noodles, pasta, soups, stews, sauces, gravies, and more. Contoured for comfortable use, the longer handle easily reaches to the bottom of deeper pots and pans, mixing bowls, and other cookware and keeps hands at a safe distance from heat. Its hooked end won't allow it to slip into the pot and it hangs for easy storage. It's helpful for everyday meals, party buffets, and outdoor entertaining. Made from 18/8 stainless steel, its single-piece design (no welds or stress points) offers uncompromised strength and durability. HIC Kitchen's Straining Ladle is sturdy, durable, won't react with foods or impart metallic taste, and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.