Polder KTH-1009-75 9 Inch Round Footed Strainer, Stainless Steel

Like another reviewer, I bought this item specifically to wash rice. I tried many other methods while waiting on this strainer to arrive. Trust me, this is the way to go. I love the feet that allow it to set balanced in the sink. The rubber handles are also great for grip. Another main reason for choosing this particular item was the higher quality steel it is made with. I didn't want one that would rust. So far, so good.

I had looked for a medium sized FOOTED strainer for years with no luck. I own a couple but with flat bottoms or a ring base which makes it difficult to drain some foods well. The raised bottom of the Polder allows for great air circulation which makes all the difference. The stainless is high-quality and the handles are a very convenient design. I love it!

I bought this to rinse Quinoa, but the holes are not small enough for that. However, this is great for rinsing rice of any size and any pasta. The feet make it super easy compared to my handled strainer; I just set this in the sink and dump in the stuff to rinse and give it a good shake with the slip-proof handles. I am glad I got it!


Hint: I found that to rinse Quinoa, spread it out on a fine mesh splatter screen and carefully spray it clean. A splatter screen is a screen disc you use over a pan for frying to reduce the mess, very handy tool.

This is a very good strainer. Heavy duty handles and easy to use. I especially like the feet so I can just set it in the seek and don't have to have someone else holding it.

This is a great colander, but..... I find it to be most convenient when used to wash rice.

I put the rice into the strainer, hold it under the faucet, and rinse the rice well. This has been the fastest, and most convenient manner that I have found to accomplish this task.

This strainer is very well constructed,as well as being quite streamlined, and beautiful.

I highly recommend this strainer!