Without a photo it’s impossible to be 100% sure, but a “spoon with ridges” found in a kitchen is usually something pretty normal rather than mysterious.
Most likely explanations:
🥄 1. Serving spoon for straining liquids
Many kitchen spoons have ridges or holes so liquid can drain while scooping solid food.
Used for:
- vegetables
- boiled eggs
- pasta
- fried food
🍲 2. Rice / dal / curry serving spoon
Some serving spoons are designed with grooves to:
- hold thicker foods better
- reduce dripping when serving
🧊 3. Ice or slotted kitchen spoon
Ridges or slots help:
- drain melted water from ice
- lift food out of oil or broth
🍳 4. Specialty utensil (less common)
Could also be:
- skimmer spoon
- cooking ladle variant
- buffet serving utensil
🧠 Bottom line
In most rented places, this is almost certainly just a slotted or textured serving/cooking spoon, not anything unusual or unsafe.
📸 If you want a precise ID
Send a picture and I can tell you exactly what it is and how it’s used 👍
