Helen's Asian Kitchen 9-Inch Bamboo Rice Paddle

Amazon.com Review:
Thanks to its hardy bamboo materials, this rice paddle from Helen's Asian Kitchen is durable, lightweight, and resistant to moisture. Shaped with a wide shallow bowl, the piece scoops rice without mashing it and doubles as a spreader when making maki-zushi. Gentle on cookware, the paddle does not scratch nonstick or porcelain rice cookers and cleans up by hand or in the dishwasher. It measures 9 inches and coordinates with turners and spatulas from Helen's Asian Kitchen line. --Emily Bedard

Product Description:
Helen's Asian Kitchen 9 rice paddle is stronger than wood and will not swell, split, or absorb moisture. This burnished bamboo spoon is wide and flat, ideal for scooping rice and patting it into mounds for serving or flat for sushi rolling. Safe for use on non-stick surfaces or in high-heat.The bamboo is treated through a special oven-roasting process which caramelizes the sugar in the bamboo, resulting in its beautiful honey color. Bamboo is one of the most renewable resources known. It is more durable and 16% harder than maple, and a third lighter in weight than oak. Dishwasher safe.

Features:

• Rice paddle created in collaboration with Chinese food expert Helen Chen
• Crafted from renewable-source bamboo for durable construction
• Burnished during manufacturing process for a rich, smooth finish
• Safe for all types of cookware, including nonstick finishes
• Cleans up in the dishwasher; measures 9 inches long

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - A must-have for rice lovers
I have been looking for a rice paddle that was not too big since I have a small rice cooker, and one that was easy to wash. This paddle is perfect!It has a very smooth finish (not a varnished wood look though) thus making it very easy to wash, especially when the rice is really sticky! The paddle itself is pretty solid and is of good quality. A good buy!
Rating: - Perfect, Simple
I love it because it is easier to clean than the expensive wooden spoon I got from a department store.It's simple and does the job.Also, per the other review, it is a little darker in color, but very nice!
Rating: - Bamboo is great!
There's not a whole lot you can say about a rice paddle but I can say that I'm very glad I bought it. It's sturdy, good looking and very, very inexpensive. The bamboo surface is smooth so it's easy to clean. It feels much nicer serving up rice with a bamboo paddle than with a plastic spoon. If you like cooking rice then you will absolutely be happy with this! Well worth the money.
Rating: - Inexpensive and Great Quality
In the end it's just a rice paddle.But this is a very inexpensive one that is great quality.Bamboo seems to last forever and this one has a nice look and feel to it.Better than I expected compared to some other really cheap ones I've bought before in the supermarket.

The existing picture is a bit misleading.The one I got has a small engraving in it's end (I think "Helen's Kitchen" but it's very stylized and kind of small, so the second word is almost illegible).And mine is ... Read More
Rating: - good
The paddle is in good condition when i receieved it, and it's easy to use, clean.