Download Basic Kitchen Tools and Utensils

Basic Kitchen Tools
and Utensils
Large Appliances
• Refrigerators-may have the freezer on the top,
on the bottom, or on the side
– Some are self-defrosting
– Have extra freezer space
– Ice makers
– Ice cube and water dispensers
• Freezers-separate from the refrigerators.
– Larger freezer space for storing frozen foods
• Automatic dishwashers-makes the clean up
job easier but is not essential
• Stoves/Conventional ovens-stoves usually come
with conventional ovens
– Some also include a microwave
– Others include convection ovens
• A convection oven uses a high-speed fan to circulate hot air
throughout the oven, which speeds up the cooking
– Conventional ovens may be self-cleaning or
continuous cleaning
– An automatic timer that can turn the oven on or off is
another possible feature
• Microwave ovens-fast, convenient, & easy to use
– Foods cook up to 75% faster than in a conventional
oven. You can reheat leftover food, cook food, or
defrost frozen food.
– Defrosting means thawing or unfreezing frozen food.
Small Appliances
• Electric skillets
• Toasters
• Blenders
• Food processors
• Slow cookers
• Popcorn poppers
Pots and Pans
Bakeware
• Cookie sheet: used for baking cookies or pizza
• Loaf pan: used for baking bread and meat
loaf.
• Muffin pan: used for baking muffins,
cupcakes, and rolls
Pots and Pans
Cookware
• Double boiler: used for foods that burn easily,
such as milk and sauces
• Saucepans: used for top-of-the-stove cooking.
Have one long handle and a lid. Available in
different sizes
• Frying Pan: a shallow pan with a long
handle, used for cooking food in hot fat
Utensils
Measuring Utensils
• Dry measuring cups: used to measure dry ingredients such as flour, sugar
and pasta
• Liquid measuring cups: used to measure liquid ingredients such as milk
and oil
• Measuring spoons: used to measure small amounts of certain ingredients
such as baking powder and seasonings
• Metal Spatula: Used to level off dry ingredients.
Utensils
Cutting Utensils
• Cutting Board: used to protect the counter when cutting
• Peeler: used for peeling fruits and vegetables
• Kitchen Shears: scissors used in the kitchen to cut foods such
as chicken and herbs
• Can Openers: hand operated or electrical, used to open
canned foods
• Grater: used for grating, shredding, or
slicing vegetables and cheese
Utensils
Mixing Utensils
• Mixing bowls: used for mixing ingredients. Usually come in different
sizes
• Wooden spoon: spoon made of wood used for mixing
• Whisk: used for beating and blending. Especially good for beating egg
white mixtures and stirring sauces.
• Rubber scraper: used for cleaning foods completely from side of bowl
• Pastry blender: used to mix butter/shortening with flour
• Sifter: used for removing lumps and adding air to flour before measuring.
Can also combine dry ingredients.
Utensils
Cooking Utensils
• Spatula/turner: used for lifting and turning foods such as
pancakes and hamburgers
• Tongs: used for lifting and turning hot foods
• Ladle: used for serving soups
Utensils
Other Kitchen Utensils
• Colander: used for draining liquids from cooked food or for
rinsing fruits and vegetables
∙ Cooling rack: Used to allow air to circulate freely to cool
baked goods.
• Slotted spoon: large serving spoon used to drain liquids from
cooked foods
• Rolling pin: used to flatten dough
• Pastry brush: Used to spread butter, oil or glaze on food.