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Kit test: The best whisk for sauces

When it comes to making the perfect sauce, not all whisks are the same. We track down the best utensils for getting the perfect consistency every time

Friday 05 May 2017 16:45 BST
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From stainless steel to nylon, there are a range of tools at the ready
From stainless steel to nylon, there are a range of tools at the ready

Joseph Joseph Whiskie whisk and bowl scrapper, Selfridges, £10,

Joseph Joseph have an incredibly knack for turning the traditional into a well-designed useful tool. A stainless steel whisk is undeniable an essential utensil, but when it comes to scraping your sauce out of the bowl – you need a spatula. Until this two in one came along. With the little addition of a piece of silicone on one side, you can whisk with one as normal and then easily scrape out the remnants for little waste. The handle is also made from a non-slip material so you have the best grip for when you need to whisk even faster to save your sauce from splitting.

Tablecraft 18'' French Whip, Noble Express, £5.87

While it may appear cumbersome at 18in, this model actually has a surprising amount of control. The handle is a good weight and the metal wires sift through egg yolk with ease. We feared lots of spillage with a tool so large, but everything stayed in the bowl during testing. Does anyone need a whisk this big? Probably not. However, if you like making a statement with your kitchen kit, this would be an excellent addition. We certainly ended up with (metaphorical) egg on our faces.

Beater whisk Normann Copenhagen, Amara £12

From the design-led brand, Normann Copenhagen, you’d expect nothing less than an innovatively designed piece of equipment – made from nylon – that will immediately brighten up your kitchen worktop – especially if you choose the “mint” (more of a blue) or the pink one (it also comes in a more muted white). And it’s certainly space saving. The top is nicely rounded so you don’t end up hurting the lower part of your hand with an annoying hook (which is cleverly hidden inside), but the piece of plastic responsible for opening or closing the whisk can slip if you beat too vigorously. It works well with eggs but does feel a little spindly and is not as good as getting out the lumps as a traditional metal whisk. Still, it looks fab – plus its dishwasher friendly.

Verdict – With just two tiny but ingenious additions, joseph joseph’s whisk cuts down the amount of utensils you need and looks good.

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