Here are some kitchen tools and equipment and how each of them is being used.

KITCHEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT – A list of some of the most essential kitchen tools and equipment and how each of these functions.

What makes a kitchen important is that it creates space for a family gathering aside from storing the appliances and tools necessary to prepare any kind of meal. It can also become a space for storage, seating, and communication. Can you imagine a home without a kitchen? Of course not. That would be confusing and will leave you feeling empty or missing something vital.

From small stoves to open-concept areas with island and quartz countertops, here are some of the tools you can find in a kitchen and their uses:

• Pans

A top on the list as its main function is cooking may it be deep-frying or pan-frying. It comes in many sizes and types depending on its uses.

• Pots

This is also very essential for cooking. You can cook any wet dishes such as stew and soup through this. It can be made through cast iron, aluminum, stainless steel, and hybrids and is also available in various sizes and types.

• Knife

This is essential for chopping, peeling, and slicing. It has different types according to its function like chef’s knife, paring knife, slicing knife, carving knife, bread knife, utility knife, santoku knife, and steak knife. You will need to store with you a sharpener to keep its sharpness.

• Cutting Board

Fitted to a knife is a cutting board. You sure would not like to leave marks on your table or countertops, right? It comes in many sizes and shapes and quality matters! Choose the one that won’t break off easily.

• Ladle

Made out of stainless steel or wood, ladles are used to serve your stew, sauces, and others. It can be used to scoop any dishes that are wet.

• Spatula

Aside from scooping, you will also need something that will flip, spread, and scrape food. They are also handy when it comes to mixing dry and wet ingredients.

• Measuring Spoons

They are needed to get the exact measure of certain ingredients so that your meal’s taste won’t be sabotaged.

• Measuring Cups

In measuring flour and cornstarch, measuring spoons won’t surely suffice and that is why measuring cups exist.

• Mixing Bowls

You will need something for your herbs, baking ingredients, and deep-fry batter, that is why a mixing bowl was created. This can also serve as your serving bowl during meals.

• Whisk

What do you do with your eggs, dressings, and sauces? You whisk them. Choose a product of quality and something that will not hurt your hand while whisking.

• Can Opener

The name literally implies its functions – to open cans. Buy something multi-purpose, anti-slip, and with easy-to-grip design to save yourself money.

• Colander

The holes in its body are used for draining. You no longer need to drain straight from the pot because there’s a colander to make the job easier – may it be washing fruits and vegetables or draining pasta.

• Tongs

Its purpose is to hold, fry, flip, and serve hot foods.

• Peeler

We have the knives to do the peelings but peeler makes peeling easier and faster to do. This tool will help you save time and effort.

• Blender

Blenders don’t just function to make fruit shakes but also to create sauces, dips, dressings, nut butter, hummus, and more. 

• Oven

This is very essential as this is used for cooking and baking.

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