You do not need high-tech kitchen in order to create a Michelin star worthy food. But here are some essential kitchen tools and equipment that every kitchen needs.
PRIMARY kitchen knives
chef without the knife as a conductor without a baton. strong, sharp knife is probably the most used tool in the kitchen. These are the most useful knives you will need:
chef's knife . Also known as a French knife. chef's knife is an all-purpose knife is usually between 8 to 14 inches long (20 to 36cm). This is a great multi-purpose knife used for cutting, grinding and cutting.
paring knife . This knife blade as plain as a chef's knife. It is a small knife, useful for cutting small items and for precise work such as removal of veins from the shrimp, or scraping the seeds from the chili.
serrated knife . serrated knife has a slot and is useful for cutting soft bread without crushing.
knife sharpener . knife should be sharpened just before each use.
Bonus tip for your kitchen knives . Storing knives in the traditional knife block holds the knife sharper and safer option to keep them in a drawer.
pots and pans
medium saucepan
a large saucepan
oven pot
skillet or pan . It is used for frying, browning and searing of food. If you buy non-stock pan, make sure you never heat above 240 degrees (465 degrees Fahrenheit) as the coating can decompose and release toxic gases.
baking or casserole dish . baking dish is usually made out of the oven-proof glass baking is made of metal.
round baking pan . You may have to buy different sizes in accordance with specific recipes.
wire cooling rack . Great for roasts and leaving the cake to cool without the bottom getting all gooey.
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
The two cutting or chopping boards . One of flesh and one for non-meat.
a set of mixing bowls . Small, medium and large. Glass is better than plastic.
big scoop . Or wood or plastic.
Spatulas . Good for flipping, rotating and removing food and clean for scraping mixing bowls. Buy heat resistant rubber or silicone ones for the day-to-day use. Metal ones are best for BBQs.
rolling pin . Nothing wrong with a traditional wooden rolling pins, but these days you would not believe a variety of rolling pins available. Chef's Delight 18-inch aluminum rolling pin French example is designed to be chilled in the refrigerator before rolling, which helps the dough roll out more smoothly.
slotted spoon . Essential to remove solids from liquids, such as vegetables from the boiling water. Again, variations slotted spoon is fantastic. Some of the slots or holes come in absolutely beautiful patterns and modern designs.
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opener . One of the most overlooked item on any camping trip. Choose a side opening can opener, but the old style open top ones to save yourself a cut on sharp lids.
bottle opener . Need one that can open cans and bottles.
Kitchen Scissors
Grater / Shredder
a colander or strainer for draining excess fluid from foods such as pasta, vegetables and fruits.
sower . For sieving lumps of flour.
paper towels . Paper towels in the kitchen are not just for cleaning spills, but also for the absorption of fats and oils from fried foods, like bacon and remove water from the meat like a chicken before roasting it.
KITCHEN TOOLS FOR MEASURING AND ACCURACY
A set of measuring cups
A set of measuring spoons
kitchen timer . Look for a timer that has long range so you can low during baking / cooking recipes. Like timers, which are magnetic back so that they can be stuck on the fridge and score.
Kitchen Scales . Choose the scale that have different weight units: kg, pounds, and is capable of weighing very small amounts of food
.meat thermometer
KITCHEN storage items
container with a lid . I prefer glass containers for storage through the plastic ones, because they do not contain BPA and rarely stain. Choose kitchen containers that are freezer-safe, microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe.
storage containers . Good for storing dry goods such as flour, sugar and oats.
plastic wrap
Re closed plastic bags . Do not waste food. Even relatively small amounts of residue can be packaged and frozen for future use. I've even frozen egg white (if, say, the recipe called for egg yolks only), wine and fresh fruit (great for smoothies)
ESSENTIAL KITCHEN ITEMS serving
a set of serving dishes
board
Plates
Bowls
Cups
Mugs
wine glasses
Drink Glasses
Napkins
Cutlery . Knives, forks, spoons, teaspoons and soup spoon
With these kitchen essentials, they are all ready and willing to become the next Jamie Oliver or Julia Childs. Happy cooking.
