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