DEFINITIONS OF KITCHEN TOOLS Flashcards
definition of stainles steel
easier to clean, lasts longer than aluminum
definition of aluminum
most popular, lightweight, attractive and cheaper than stainless steel
definition of cast iron
sturdy
definition of glass
good for baking but not recommended for top of the oven
definition of nonstick surface
a special coating inside aluminum or steel pots and prevents food from sticking to the pan
definition of ceramic
beautiful to look at, gorgeous to cook as good as nonstick
definition of plastic and hard rubber
used for cutting and chopping boards, table tops, bowls, trays, and canister
definition of wood
are safe from bacteria unlike plastic and other metal utensils that easily attract bacteria
Definition of Measuring cups for dry ingredients
Used to measure solids and dry ingredients such as flour and sugar
Definition of Measuring cups for liquid ingredients
Commonly made up of transparent heat proof glass so that liquid can be seen
Definition of Measuring spoons
Used to measure smaller quantities of ingredients
Definition of Portion scale
Used to weigh serving portions from one ounce to one pound
Definition of Household Scale
Used to weigh latge quantity of ingredients in kilos to 25 pounds
Definition of Mixing Bowls
Used to weigh large quantity of ingredients in kilos up to 25 pounds
Definition of Wooden Spoon
Used for creaming, stirring and mixing made of hard wood
Definition of Colander
Used for cleaning vegetables, straining pasta or the contents of tin cans
Definition of Spatula
Used to level off ingredients and to spread frostings
Used to blend or scrape food from the bowl
Used to blend or scrape food from the bowl
Definition of Rotary Egg Beater
Used for beating small quantities of egg or batter
Definition of Strainer
Used in removing lumps and foreign materials in dry ingredients
Definition of Wire Whip
Used for general mixing, beating or stirring
Definition of cans and bottles opener
Used to open tin cans and bottle
Definition of Chopping Board
A wooden or plastic board where meats and vegetables are cut or chopped
Definition of Garlic Press
Used for pulping garlic for cooking
Definition of Graters
Used to grate, slice and separate food such as carrots, cabbage and cheese
Definition of Potato Masher
Used for mashing cooked potatoes, turnips, carrots or other soft cooked vegetables
Definition of Mortar And Pestle
Is a set of two simple tools used from the stone age to the present day to prepare ingredients or substances by crushing and griding then into a fine paste or powder in the kitchen
Definition of Rolling Pin
Is a cylindrical food preparation utensil used to shape and flatten dough
Definition of Funnel
A tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
Definition of Butcher Knife
Usend to section raw meat, poultry and fish
Definition of French Knife
Chefs bestfriend in the kitchen
Definition of Roast Beef Slicer
Used to dice or mince food
Definition of Boning Knife
Used to Fillet fish and to move saw meat from the beef
Definition of Fruit and Salad knife
Used to prepare salad greens, vegetables and vegetables
Definition of Citrus Knife
Used to Section citrus fruits and the blade has two sided serrated edges
Definition of paring knife
Used to core, peel and section fruits and vegetables
Definition of vegetable peeler
Used to scrape vegetables such as carrot and potatoes to pare fruit
Definition of Kitchen Shears
Used for opening food packages, cutting tapes or strings of packaged foods or simply
to remove labels or tags from items
Definition of Bread Knife
The serrated blades of bread knife ables to cut soft bread without crushing it
Definition of Bread Knife
The serrated blades of bread knife ables to cut soft bread without crushing it
Definition of Baster
Used for returning some of the meat and poultry pieces from the pan back to the food
Definition of Double Boiler
Used for preparing sauces which easily get scorched when cooled directly over fire
Definition of Rice Cooker
Used for cooking rice easier and faster
Definition of Carajay
Used for frying and sauteing
Definition of Steamer
Used for cooking food by steaming
Definition of Deep Fryer
Used to cook food in deep hot oil
Definition of Saucepan
Used for soups and gravies
Definition of Flipper
Used for turning hamburger and other food items
Definition of Handy Poultry and roasting tool
Used to lift a hot roasted turkeyfrom the roaster to the serving platter without it falling apart
Definition of Temperature Scale
Used to Measure Heat Intensity
definition of pasta spoon or server
used to trader cooked pasta to a plate
definition of seafood serving tool
used to clean and remove shells of seafoods
definition of serving tongs
used to move and transfer larger food items of meat and poultry to serving platter
definition of soup ladle
used for serving soups or stews, gravy and desert sauces
definition of refrigerator/freezer
used to prevent bacterial growth in foods
definition of four burner gas range oven
used for baking/cooking
definition of electric mixer
used to blend ingredients faster
definition of microwave oven
used to heat food
definition of pressure cooker
used for making meat, chicken and legumes tender within a short period of time
definition of blender
used to mix, puree and liquefy foods
