{"product_id":"stainless-steel-meatball-maker-scoop-18cm","title":"Stainless Steel Meatball Maker Scoop, 18cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel meatball maker\u003c\/strong\u003e scoops and shapes minced meat into neat, evenly sized balls in a single squeeze, so you stop rolling mince between sticky palms. Even sizing is the real win: when every meatball is the same, they all brown and cook through at the same time, and you are not left cutting the big ones open to check the middle. At \u003cstrong\u003e18cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e, it sits comfortably in the hand and drops each ball straight into the pan, onto a tray or into simmering soup. It is just as handy for beef or chicken meatballs as it is for fish balls, falafel mix, kofta or small portions of cookie dough. For a Kenyan kitchen feeding a family, or anyone batch-preparing meatballs to freeze for the week, it turns a messy half-hour job into a quick, tidy one. \u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e also means no flavour or smell carries over from one mixture to the next once it has been washed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaping meatballs, fish balls, falafel, kofta and dough portions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-held, squeeze to shape and release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the roundest results, keep the mixture slightly chilled and fairly firm; very wet mince slumps and sticks. Dip the scoop in a bowl of cold water between every few balls and they will release cleanly. Pack each scoop by pressing it into the mixture rather than skimming the top, then squeeze over a lined tray so you can fry or bake a full batch at once. If you are freezing, open-freeze the shaped balls on the tray first, then bag them so they do not stick together. Wash straight after use while the mixture is still soft, paying attention to the hinge where mince can hide, and dry it fully before putting it away so it stays bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolling by hand costs nothing, but sizes drift, your hands end up coated and the job takes far longer. A spoon helps a little but still leaves uneven, flat-sided shapes. A meatball maker gives consistent portions every time, which means even cooking and a neater plate. It does one job, but it does that job far better than anything else in the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size meatballs does it make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt makes uniform, bite-sized meatballs from one scoop. The tool itself is 18cm long; the exact ball diameter is not stated by the supplier, so ask us if you need a specific size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for things other than meat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It works for fish balls, falafel, kofta, rice balls and portioning cookie dough, as long as the mixture is firm enough to hold a shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop the mixture sticking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDip the scoop in cold water every few balls and keep the mixture chilled. That is usually all it takes for a clean release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver outside Nairobi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/254758157035\"\u003e+254 758 157 035\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WIMU Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50658619228357,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/4042\/3877\/files\/false_120363048129621221_g_us_A58A41913B9758FB724A3E7D05035955_158123734089751_lid.jpg?v=1791573477","url":"https:\/\/wimukitchen.com\/products\/stainless-steel-meatball-maker-scoop-18cm","provider":"wimukitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}