kitchen tools and utensils Flashcards
low sided pot with long cooking handle
saucepan
used to cook food that requires boiling
saucepan
large deep straightsided used for preparing stocks
stockpot
cooking food over high heat
saute pan
similar in appearance to skillet
saute pan
used for frying searing browning
frying pan/fry pan/skillet
flat pan with flared sides
frying pan/fry pan/skillet
two saucepans that fit together
double boiler
contents of upper pan can be cooked by boiling water in bottom pan
double boiler
covered pot with inside strainer used to cook food with steam
steamer
versatile round bottomed vessel originated from china
wok
perfect for stir frying
wok
fine substitute for wok
large skillet
bowl with bottom and side holes
colander
made of stainless steel or plastic used for washing food or draining liquid from solid food
colander
small wire mesh bowl with handle
strainer
used to drain liquid from solid food or remove solid bits from liquid
strainer
used to crush mash spices
mortar and pestle
used to brush coat glaze pastries
pastry brush
large spoon whose bowl has several slots or holes for draining liquid from food being ladled
slotted spoon
used in food preparations to blend ingredients smooth
whisk
used to transfer liquid or fine grained substances
funnel
long handled spoon for soups and stews
ladle
gripping holding turning food
tongs
used to grate food such as cheese
grater
used to crush soft food
potato masher
used as surface for cutting food with knives
chopping board
used for slicing cheese quickly
cheese slicer
