Kitchen Tools and Equipment to be Used in Cooking Flashcards
A kind of kitchen utensil taht is best for all around use and is the most popular, lightweight, attractive and less expensive
Aluminum
This kitchen utensil is more expensive but it’s easier to shine and will not wear out
stainless steel
This type of kitchen equipment is good for baking but not practical on top surface cooking
glass
Sturdy but must be kept seasoned to avoid rust
cast iron
Good for baking dishes
Conducts heat slowly and evenly
Ceramic and heat-proof glass
A special coating inside some aluminum or steel pots and pans
Avoids the food from sticking to the pan
teflon
Greatly durable and cheap
More sanitary than wood
plastic and hard rubber
has a short blade with a good point
it is used in the removing the skin of fruits and vegetables
paring knife
has a long, wide blade used to chop and dice food
chopping knife
used for large and heavy cutting
butcher’s knife
has a saw-toothed blade which makes a smooth edge when slicing bread or cutting sandwiches
bread knife
used to mince, dice, and trim foods
can be used for opening can and jars
kitchen scissors
o used to measure small quantities of ingredients
- measuring spoon
o series of individualized cups used in measuring dry ingredients indicating fractions
- measuring cups
o a graduated cup with fractions on each side
o used in measuring liquid
- liquid measuring cups
o used to measure large quantities of ingredients using gram as a unit
- kitchen weighing scale
o used to hold fruits, veggies, other ingredients
- mixing bowls
o used to remove excess water
strainer
used to drip water from large food item
colander/vegetable strainer
used in beating large number of eggs, whipping cream, mixing batter
wire whip
used for slicing
chopping board
used to grate or shred chocolate, cheese, etc
grater
used to crush garlic
garlic press
used to open cans
can opener
used to remove the metal cover of bottles
bottle opener
used tor remove the skin of veggies and fruits
peeler
used to pound raw meat to make it tender
fat side is used to crack nuts
mallet
used to transfer liquid to another container
funnel
used for crushing and grinding the substance
placed in the mortar and ground, crushed or mixed using the pestle
mortar and pestle
used in creating sauces
has one long handle
saucepan
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o has handles on both sides
sauce pot
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o used for frying, sautéing, and pan broiling
skillet
used for stir frying, steaming, pan frying, deep frying, boiling, braising, making soup, smoking and roasting nuts
wok
used for heating water
kettle
used to cook delicate sauces or melt choco w/out burning or seizing
double boiler
used to tender and cook quickly
pressure cooker
larger than the sauce pot
used for heavy cooking
casserole
used o prepare various foods in a sealed vessel that limits the escape of aiur or lioquids below a preset pressure
steamer
used to pick up hot food items
tong
used for mixing large amounts of food
kitchen spoon
used for turning and lifting meat
kitchen fork
used for separating liquid or sauce from solid food
slotted ladle
Used to mix puree or emulsify food and other substances
blender
Kitchen appliance used to facilitate various repetitive tasks in the process of preparation food
Food processor
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o Used to warm, toast and bake food
Oven toaster
Heats and cooks food by bombarding it by electromagnetic radiation
Microwave oven
