KITCHEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Flashcards
easier to clean, lasts longer than aluminum
stainless steel
most popular, lightweight, attractive and cheaper than stainless steel
aluminum
sturdy
cast iron
good for baking but not recommended for top of the oven
glass
a special coating inside aluminum or steel pots and prevents food from sticking to the pan
nonstick surface
beautiful to look at, gorgeous to cook as good as nonstick
ceramic
used for cutting and chopping boards, table tops, bowls, trays, and canister
plastic and hard rubber
are safe from bacteria unlike plastic and other metal utensils that easily attract bacteria
wood
Used to measure solids and dry ingredients such as flour and sugar
Measuring cups for dry ingredients
Commonly made up of transparent heat proof glass so that liquid can be seen
Measuring cups for liquid ingredients
Used to measure smaller quantities of ingredients
Measuring spoons
Used to weigh serving portions from one ounce to one pound
Portion Scales
Used to weigh large quantity of ingredients in kilos to 25 pounds
Household scale
Used to weigh large quantity of ingredients in kilos up to 25 pounds
Mixing Bowls
Used for creaming, stirring and mixing made of hard wood
Wooden Spoon
Used for cleaning vegetables, straining pasta or the contents of tin cans
Colander
Used to level off ingredients and to spread frostings
Spatula
Used to blend or scrape food from the bowl
Scraper
Used for beating small quantities of egg or batter
Rotary egg beater
Used in removing lumps and foreign materials in dry ingredients
Strainer
Used for general mixing, beating or stirring
Wire whip
Used to open tin cans and bottle
Can and bottle opener
A wodden or plastic board where meats and vegetables are cut or chopped
Chopping Board
Used for pulping garlic for cooking
Garlic press