skimmer; mesh ladle
A kitchen utensil with a mesh or wire net used to scoop solid foods from liquid, such as when deep-frying or blanching.
天ぷらを揚げたら、網杓子ですくって油を切ります。
After frying tempura, scoop it out with a skimmer to drain the oil.
穴杓子 has holes rather than a mesh, used for similar draining tasks but with larger openings.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; easier to read for learners.
Compound of 網 (ami, 'net') and 杓子 (jakushi, 'ladle').