Shape. Length: Typically, when learning to use chopsticks, longer chopsticks are more daunting as they can be heavier and ...

Chopsticks may keep your hands clean when you’re indulging in finger foods, but when you’re cooking, “they’re the ultimate kitchen tool,” says chef Kevin Tien.

With practice, you too can be like actor Oscar Isaac and eat Cheetos with chopsticks to keep your hands mess-free! Ready to learn how to wield this utensil like you know what you’re doing?

Kapoor agrees. “You just need to make sure the wooden chopsticks are hand-washed in lukewarm water with soap for 30 seconds,” she says, ...

Washing chopsticks by hand doesn’t have to be tedious. You can clean several pairs at a time by gently agitating them in a bunch to remove stuck-on food. Video: Rozette Rago.

Here, chopsticks act as almost an extension of your fingers, allowing you the dexterity of two hands and not just one, as you’d be limited to with tongs. And with chopsticks, ...