Safely scoop, drain, hot oils and liquids with this mesh steel strainer with wooden handle. The 7.5 inch diameter basket allows food to sit securely in place, eliminating splatters and mess. A must-have kitchen gadget for any home cook or advanced chef, this cooking strainer is perfect to use for deep frying, making different types of pasta and more. It is equipped with a wooden handle with a hole on the end to easily hang on a kitchen rack when not in use. Its long handle measures 11.5, keeping your hands protected from oil and boiling hot cooking liquid splatters.