Using Kitchen Tools & Equipment Flashcards
used to prepare
ingredients prior to cooking.
These can further be
grouped according to their
uses
Preparation Tools
nested cups of
different sizes and of
different volumes
dry measuring cups
designed to measuring the
volume of liquid needed for a
recipe. It come in all sizes,
materials and forms
liquid measuring cups
They are available in many sizes,
including the teaspoon and
tablespoon. Used to measure smaller quantities of ingredients
measuring spoon
used to measure
the temperature of a
substance
thermometer
used to measure
the time needed for
cooking
timer
used to measure to
measure the weight of
ingredients
weighing scale
divide foods in
various shapes and
sizes as called for in
the recipe
Cutting Tools
with a sharp
edge and a pointed
end set in an handle
or bolster
kitchen knives
where
ingredients to be
cut are placed
cutting board
used to
neatly slice
boiled eggs
egg slicer
made up of either plastic or
stainless steel used to shred
ingredients like cheese and
vegetables, such as papayas,
chayotes, carrots, and other
vegetables suited for pickling
purposes
grater
Heavy scissors used
to cut meat, dough,
pizza, and fresh
herbs
kitchen shears
an implement with a
sharp edge used to remove
the skin or outer layer of
ingredients like fruits,
vegetables, and root crops
peeler
They are used for combining
two or more ingredients. By beating, stirring, and whipping.
Mixing Tools and Equipment
to hold or contain
ingredients to be mixed
mixing bowl
to beat
eggs and mix
cream
wire whisk
Is used to mix and stir
cream and other
food. Made of wood
wooden spoon
three attachment of electric mixer
paddle attachment
hook
whisk
mix and
Blend
ingredients
blender
Simple or common and
created for specific
purposes, these are
designed to help one finish
a task faster and easier.
Special Use Tools
used to open cans
can opener
a bowl shaped
container w/ holes
used to drain
ingredients
colander
a very large, long-handled spoon. It is
used to serve liquid
dishes like soups,
stew, or sauces
dipper
a tool used to
store powdered or
pulverized ingredients
such as flour, salt and
pepper
dredger
used to easily
transfer liquid ingredients
from a wide-mouthed
container to a narrow-mouthed container
funnel
small cooking
implement with wide, flat,
flexible blade that is used to
mix, spread, and turn
ingredients before, during,
and after cooking
spatula
made up of
various materials
such as metal,
nylon, or cloth
strainer or sieve
used to hold and
transfer ingredients
during food
preparation
utility tray
Cooking tools and
equipment are
essential in the actual
cooking process.
Cooking Tools and Equipment
cooking utensil
or pan specially used
to deep-fat fry
wok (direct)
come in various sizes
and are used to cook
large dishes like soups,
stews, pastas , or sauces
stock pots (direct)
used to cook
food in small amount
of fat
frying pan (direct)
handly cookware
that can be used to fry,
sear, saute, and brown
food
skillet (direct)
a pan that has a wide flat
bottom and sides that are
higher than its flared sides,
which is designed to make
and cook sauces, and to sear
and braise meat easier
saute pan (direct)
airtight container
used to cook food at
high temperature under
high pressure
pressure cooker (direct)
designed with long
handle and is used to
cook soups, stew,pastas,
or sauces
sauce pan (direct)
flat metal
molders that are
usally 1-inch deep
baking pans (indirect)
oven-safe porcelain
or glass vessels used in
preparing dishes that
need to be baked
casseroles (indirect)
heat-resistant cups
used to bake singleserve
dishes and custards
ramekins or custard cups (indirect)
comes with a
rack and sturdy
handles and is used to
roast food in oven
roasting pan (indirect)
an electrical
appliance used to
broil and bake dishes
of small quatities
bread toaster
similar to the
oven,can either be
gas or electrically
operated
stove
either gas
or electrically
operated
oven
a combination
of an oven and
stove
range
A crucial process done
both at home and
commercial kitchen is
proper storing of food
Storage Equipment
used to preserve and help
store food items for longer period
of time (temperature below freezing point)
freezer
used to cool
food a few
degrees above
freezing
chiller
it is usually found at home. It is intended to store a wide range of food items (both chiller and freezer)
refrigerator
