Meaning of all kitchen tools and equipment?
Here are some common kitchen tools and equipment and their meanings:
Knives
- Chef's knife: All-purpose knife for chopping, slicing, and dicing.
- Serrated knife: For cutting bread and other soft items.
- Paring knife: Small, precise knife for peeling and slicing.
- Utility knife: Medium-sized knife for general tasks.
Cutting Boards
- Wooden cutting board: Traditional board for chopping and slicing.
- Plastic cutting board: Lightweight and dishwasher-safe, but may not be as durable as wooden boards.
- Glass cutting board: Non-porous and hygienic, but can be slippery and may break.
Measuring Tools
- Measuring cups: For measuring liquid and dry ingredients.
- Measuring spoons: For measuring small amounts of ingredients.
- Kitchen scale: For precise measurements in grams or ounces.
Mixing Bowls
- Mixing bowl: Large bowl for mixing ingredients.
- Salad bowl: Large bowl for serving salads and other dishes.
- Prep bowls: Small bowls for holding ingredients while cooking.
Spoons & Spatulas
- Mixing spoon: Large spoon for stirring and mixing.
- Slotted spoon: Spoon with holes for draining liquid.
- Rubber spatula: Flexible spatula for stirring and folding ingredients.
- Wooden spatula: Firm spatula for scraping and spreading.
Tongs
- Tongs: Used for grabbing and turning food.
Colanders & Strainers
- Colander: Large strainer for draining liquids from food.
- Fine-mesh strainer: Small strainer for straining liquids or sifting ingredients.
Whisks
- Whisk: Used for beating and mixing ingredients.
Rolling Pin
- Rolling pin: Used for rolling out dough.
Cheese Grater
- Cheese grater: Used for grating cheese and other foods.
Pepper Grinder & Salt Shaker
- Pepper grinder: Used for grinding peppercorns.
- Salt shaker: Used for dispensing salt.
Can Opener
- Can opener: Used for opening cans.
Vegetable Peeler
- Vegetable peeler: Used for peeling vegetables.
Scissors
- Kitchen shears: Used for cutting food and packaging.
Garlic Press
- Garlic press: Used for crushing garlic cloves.
Meat Tenderizer
- Meat tenderizer: Used to break down the fibers in meat, making it more tender.
Kitchen Timer
- Kitchen timer: Used to keep track of cooking times.
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