JESMAEL REYN C.

GANTE
8-NARRA
T.L.E – FOOD COOKERY

The Basics: Essential Kitchen Tools

Cookware

1. NON-STICK FRYING PAN

Non-stick cookware is a common application, where the non-stick coating allows food to brown without
sticking to the pan. Non-stick is often used to refer to surfaces coated with polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE), a well-known brand of which is Teflon.

2. SAUCEPAN

A saucepan excels at cooking anything that's mostly liquid. This means it's great for stewing, simmering,
making soups and, unsurprisingly, making sauces like pasta sauce.

3. STOCK POT

Stock pot is a generic name for one of the most common types of cooking pot used worldwide. A stock
pot is traditionally used to make stock or broth, which can be the basis for cooking more complex
recipes. It is a wide pot with a flat bottom, straight sides, a wide opening to the full diameter of the pot,
two handles on the sides, and a lid with a handle on top.

4. SHEET PANS

A go-to for baking cookies and cakes, sheet pans also can be used for making breads and pastries,
roasting vegetables and preparing full meals. Although they often are referred to as baking sheets,
cookie sheets differ in their shape and style.

5. GLASS BAKING DISH

Use a glass dish for baked goods that bake at a low temperature for a long period of time. Examples
include quick breads like banana bread or pumpkin bread, fruit or custard pies, topped or filled cakes like
coffee cake, and long-baked pasta
dishes.
Utensils

6. KNIVES

A utensil that has a handle and a blade that may or may not be sharp-edged. Available in a wide variety
of different types and sizes, a knife is used for cutting, chopping, dicing, slicing, mincing, peeling,
separating, and other kitchen tasks where the thin metal shaft of a blade is of value for food preparation.

7. MEASURING SPOONS

A spoon for measuring amounts, as in cooking, usually part of a set of spoons of different sizes.

8. MEASURING CUPS

Measuring Cups are used to measure the volume of liquids such as milk, water, oil, or solid powders like
sugar, flour or washing powder.

9. WOODEN SPOONS

A wooden spoon is a spoon that is used for stirring sauces and for mixing ingredients in cooking.

10. FISH TURNER

A fish spatula (sometimes called a fish turner) is a thin, long spatula with a special shape and design to
flip, move and slip under delicate foods like fish fillets.

11. PEELER

A peeler (vegetable scraper) is a kitchen tool, a distinct type of kitchen knife, consisting of a metal blade
with a slot with a sharp edge attached to a handle, used to remove the outer layer (the "skin" or "peel")
of some vegetables such as potatoes, broccoli stalks, and carrots, and fruits such as apples and pears.

12. WHISK

A whisk is a cooking utensil which can be used to blend ingredients smooth or to incorporate air into a
mixture, in a process known as whisking or whipping. Most whisks consist of a long, narrow handle with
a series of wire loops joined at the end.

13. TONGS

Tongs are the tool that you use to grip something and lift it. They are usually jointed near the handle,
with two grippers at the other end, so that you can one-handedly grasp objects.
Dishes, Tools, and Gadgets

14. CUTTING BOARD

A wooden or plastic board on which foods (such as meats and vegetables) are cut. — called also (chiefly
British) chopping board.

15. COLANDER

A colander (or cullender) is a kitchen utensil used to strain foods such as pasta or to rinse vegetables.
The perforated nature of the colander allows liquid to drain through while retaining the solids inside. It is
sometimes also called a pasta strainer or kitchen sieve.

16. PREP BOWLS IN EVERY SIZE

An assortment of 5 bowls spanning a range of sizes from 2 cups to 4 or 5 quarts in capacity should be
sufficient for most households. As for materials, there are several common materials typically used to
make mixing bowls, each with their own set of attributes and drawbacks.

17. CAN OPENER

A kitchen utensil that is used to open or remove the top from a metal can. There are a wide variety of
different designs available ranging from manually operated small tools to automated openers that
quickly and easily remove the top of the can.

18. MICROPLANE ZESTER

It zests or grates a variety of foods (lemons, hard cheeses, garlic) easily and has a comfortable, padded
handle.

19. IMMERSION / STICK BLENDER

An immersion blender can be used to mix, puree and emulsify just about anything a regular blender can.
Think pureed soups, fruity smoothies, custom aiolis, fresh pestos, baby food and more.

20. SALAD SPINNER

A salad spinner, also known as a salad tosser, is a kitchen tool used to wash and remove excess water
from salad greens. It uses centrifugal force to separate the water from the leaves, enabling salad
dressing to stick to the leaves without dilution.

Kitchen Equipment

Pots and Pans

Pots and pans are essential for cooking. They come

in a variety of sizes and can be made from a variety
of different materials, such as metal, ceramic, or glass. Pans are typically used for frying, while pots are
typically used for boiling or simmering.

Chopping boards

A chopping board is a flat surface on which you can

chop food. There are a variety of different types of
chopping boards available, such as wooden, plastic, or
marble. It is important to choose the right type of
chopping board for the food you are preparing. For
example, wooden chopping boards are good for
cutting meat, whereas plastic chopping boards are
better for cutting vegetables.

Knives

A knife is a tool that is used for cutting food. There are a variety of different types and sizes of knives
available, such as paring knives, bread knives, and chef's knives. It is important to choose the right type
of knife for the food you are preparing. For example, paring knives are good for peeling and slicing fruit,
bread knives are good for cutting bread, and chef's knives are good for chopping vegetables.

Food processors

A food processor is a kitchen appliance that is used for chopping, slicing, and shredding food. Food
processors come in a variety of different sizes, from small to large. They also have a variety of different
attachments, such as shredding discs and slicing blades.

Blenders

A blender is a kitchen appliance that is used for blending or pureeing

food. Blenders come in a variety of different sizes, from small to large.
They also have a variety of different attachments, such as chopping
blades and juicing screens.
 Ovens

An oven is a kitchen appliance that is used for baking or roasting food.

Ovens come in a variety of different sizes, from small to large. They also
have a variety of different settings, such as bake, broil, and roast.

Burners

A burner is a kitchen appliance that is used for cooking food on the stovetop. Burners come in a variety
of different sizes, from small to large. They also have a variety of different settings, such as low, medium,
and high.

Cupboards and Cabinets

A cupboard is a piece of furniture that is used for storing food.

Cupboards typically have shelves on which food can be stored. A
cabinet is a piece of furniture that is also used for storing food.
Cabinets have doors on which food can be stored.

Refrigerators

A refrigerator is a kitchen appliance that is used for cooling and

storing food to extend its lifespan. Refrigerators have compartments
meant for different kinds of food storage like meat cases, dairy
compartments, and vegetable crispers.

Freezers

A freezer is a kitchen appliance that is used for freezing food to

extend its lifespan. Freezers typically have shelves on which food can
be stored.

Storage Containers

Storage containers are used for storing food. Storage containers

come in a variety of different sizes and shapes, such as square,
rectangular, or round. They also come in a variety of different
materials, such as plastic, glass, or metal. Some of these containers
can be used to store food in refrigerators and freezers.