Basic Tools and Equipment Flashcards
a pan used for frying, searing, and browning foods
frying pan
a vessel with vertical sides about the same height as its diameter, used for simmering or boiling
sauce pan
used for sauteing that has a large surface area
saute pan
A large pot with sides at least as tall as their diameter.
stockpot
A type of sieve, used in cooking for separating liquids and solids.
colander
A durable board on which the material to be cut is placed.
Cutting board
A type of spoon used for soup, stew, or other liquids.
ladle
Used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or powder -form cooking ingredients.
measuring cup
It refers to any hand implement used in preparing and serving food.
cutlery
A kitchen utensil used to grate foods into fine strips or crumbs.
grater
A cooking utensils used to blend ingredients smoothly.
whisk
Used to scrape vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes and to peel fruits.
vegetable peeler
Used to open a food tin, preferably with a smooth operation, and comfortable grip and turning knob.
Can & bottle opener
Used for mashing cooked potatoes, turnips, carrots, or other soft vegetables.
Potato masher
Tool which is specifically designed for the purpose of crushing garlic
garlic presser
Refers to adding liquid to food for flavor and to help keep it moist.
Basting brush
Used to transfer the flow of a substance, as into a small-mouthed container.
funnel
Used for chopping, slicing, mincing, and performing most food cutting tasks
Chef’s knife
Also known as a bread knife.
serrated knife
Used for cutting small precision details and for peeling fruits and vegetables.
paring knife
Heavy, rectangular blade designed to cut through meat and bones in a heavy, hard strokes.
cleaver
Typically flexible, thin, and long knife designed for removing bones from meat, especially fish and poultry.
boning knife
Hand-held mixing device, one or two beaters which are immersed in the food to be mixed.
hand mixer
Combines the cooking with ease and speed of microwave.
microwave oven
A kitchen and laboratory appliance used to mix, puree, or emulsify food and other substances.
blender
An electric kitchen appliance that utilizes several different blades and high-speed motor.
food processor
A chamber or compartment used for cooking, baking, heating, or drying.
burner gas range w/ oven
Allows cooks to prepare certain foods in less time than required by conventional method.
pressure cooker
