What is this utensil or kitchen tool called that has a rubber-like head and a wooden handle? What is it used for?
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2If you ever need reminding of what it's called: youtube.com/watch?v=2XbCWmY0eqY– user26064Commented Jul 21, 2014 at 2:36
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That is usually called a rubber spatula, even though they're rarely made of rubber. The ones I find most useful are made of silicone, and are heatproof. This one by OXO is one of my favorite gadgets.
They're for stirring and for clean scraping bowls and jars and such. The heatproof ones are great for use with non-stick cookware while sauteing.
answered Jul 20, 2014 at 9:27
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4I have that OXO one, but I much prefer the all silicone coated steel core ones like this: amazon.com/Silicone-Spatula-Set-Compliant-Resistant/dp/…. The joint between the silicone head and plastic handle can get funky on the OXO one.– TremmorsCommented Jul 20, 2014 at 10:42
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@Tremmors Is the head of the OXO one not detachable for cleaning? I have a couple of very cheap silicone spatulas and every now and again, I just pull the heads off and clean them. (I agree that the ones you link that avoid that completely would be a definite improvement.) Commented Jul 20, 2014 at 11:30
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1@DavidRicherby The head does come off for cleaning, but I never feel like I can really get in there to clean the cavity properly.– TremmorsCommented Jul 20, 2014 at 12:30
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@Tremmors Yeah, those look pretty cool, but you'll only get mine from my cold dessicated hands! (I love that gadget) Since it goes easily in the dishwasher, crannies don't bother me.– Jolenealaska ♦Commented Jul 21, 2014 at 11:59
Although I grew up calling them a 'rubber spatula' (and most of 'em are silicone these days), I've also heard them referred to as a 'rubber scaper'.
There are also 'bowl scapers' which are effectively a larger head of a rubber scraper; there's no handle, which gives you better leverage for really scaping sticky things out of a large bowl.
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Yep, and the wooden handle in the OP would not be charming.– Jolenealaska ♦Commented Jul 21, 2014 at 13:38
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@Jolenealaska : in many cases, I prefer wooden handles; I've snapped way too many plastic handled spatulas when trying to scrape something particularly sticky.– JoeCommented Jul 21, 2014 at 14:36
That is a rubber spatula.
My father used a rubber spatula many years ago to cook scrambled eggs. The rubber part of the spatula melted in the frying pan.
I think that rubber spatulas are for removing the cool contents of a mixing bowl, or spreading luke-warm cake frosting.
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It depends on the spatula. It sounds like yours had a head made of natural or thermoplastic rubber. Heads made of silicone rubber are much more common, and can be used with high heat; I use mine to make scrambled eggs often.– SneftelCommented Aug 25 at 10:04