Helpful Kitchen Tools

by: Michelle S. Nojadera

All of us need the right equipment, a few basic techniques, and a handful of recipes to get yourself started. It's not necessary to get every all gadgets in the market. We need equipments with good-quality, durable and essentials.

Take a read of the following important kitchen equipments.

First is a sharp chef's knife. This is one of the most important tools in the kitchen. Make sure that it is comfortable and well-balanced in your hand. Choose a chef’s knife for slicing meats and poultry and for chopping vegetables. A paring knife will be used for smaller, more precise tasks, such as peeling and carving fruits and vegetables, and a serrated knife for slicing bread and tomatoes. Second is the cutting board. This will protect the blades of your knives, prevent the spread of harmful bacteria, and simplify cleanup. You can have plastic and wood to glass. Third is the vegetable peeler. It has many uses, especially in vegetables. A good peeler should have a wide, durable blade, and one with a serrated edge is best with tough-skinned produce. A comfortable, no-slip handle is a must. Fourth is the Immersion blender. It has double or even triple duty, blending soups and smoothies, chopping fruits and vegetables-even whipping egg whites or heavy cream. with a push-button control for continuous or pulsed action.

We can use other useful tools like the following: Steamer basket. Fits into your pots, used to steam vegetables and maintain flavor and nutrients. Tongs are also essential for everything from fishing something out of a pot of boiling water to flipping a steak over on the grill. Have long tongs with a locking mechanism so they stay closed. Tongs made of metal are the strongest and most versatile. Spatulas. Great for gently mixing and blending ingredients and for scraping food from the sides of a bowl. Lastly is the Colander. This is good for draining pastas and rinsing vegetables, the colander needs to withstand both hot and cold temperature extremes. Look for sturdy handles, sloped sides, and holes all over so liquids can drain quickly.

If you are starting to travel your kitchen or even if you are veteran in kitchen tools, try to consider and use the above tools for your convenience.