Chopsticks

Chopsticks are not just used for eating but also for stirring, beating, and whipping in Chinese cooking. Special long chopsticks are available for these purposes, but it is not necessary to purchase them. Any long spoons, spatulas, or forks will suffice. Chopsticks can be bought at many department stores, Asian speciality markets, the ethnic food section of supermarkets, and from many Chinese restaurants. I prefer wooden chopsticks, but in China plastic is often used for hygienic purposes.