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Grater: A grater is a kitchen utensil used to grate food into fine pieces.
Wok: A wok or cauldron is a round-bottomed frying tool that originated in China. This
kitchenware is commonly used in China. Similar woks are also found in parts of East,
South and Southeast Asia, and are popular in other parts of the world.
Peeler: A peeler is a kitchen tool made of a metal knife with a sharp blade attached
to the end of the handle diagonally, used to remove the outer layer or skin of some
vegetables such as potatoes, and carrots, and fruits such as apples and pears.
Juicer: A juice extractor, also known as a juice extractor, is a device used to extract
juice from fruits, herbs, greens and other types of vegetables in a process called
juicing. It crushes, grinds and/or squeezes the juice from the pulp.
Whisk: A whisk is a cooking tool that can be used to finely mix ingredients or to
introduce 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.
Rolling pin: A rolling stick or dough roller is a cylindrical food preparation tool used
to shape and flatten dough. Two styles of rolling sticks were invented: landing and
rod
Colander: A colander is a kitchen tool for draining foods such as pasta or rice or for
rinsing vegetables. The purpose of using a colander is to drain liquids by draining the
solid it is draining. Typically, colanders are made of light metals, such as aluminum or
thin stainless materials.
Knife: A knife is a tool used to cut an object. A knife consists of two main parts, the
blade and the handle. The blade is made of flat metal with a sharp edge; this sharp
edge is called the blade.
Gloves: Gloves are garments that cover the hands, with separate pockets or holes
for each finger and thumb. Gloves that extend past the wrist are called gauntlets.
Cooking pot: Cookware and Bakeware are food preparation equipment, such as
cooking pots, pans, baking sheets etc. used in the kitchen. Cookware is used on the
stove or cooktop, while bakeware is used in the oven. Some utensils are considered
both cookware and bakeware.
Pan: A flat pan is a flat pan used for frying, searing, and browning food. It is usually
20 to 30 cm in diameter with relatively low sides that point outward, a long handle,
and no lid.
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