Kitchen Tools & Equipment

Refers to the tools in kitchen which are handheld

• KITCHEN TOOLS

• KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

More complicated tools. They refer to a small electrical appliance.

• MATERIALS

• KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

Refers to a thing that something else is made out of.

• MATERIALS

• KITCHEN TOOLS

Best for all-around use. It is the most popular, lightweight, attractive and less expensive.It requires care to keep it shiny and clean. Turns dark when used with alkalis, such as potatoes, beets, carrots and other veg. Acid vegetables like tomatoes will brighten it.

• Aluminum

• Stainless

2nd most popular material but is more expensive.

Much sturdier than aluminum

It is easier to clean and shine and will not wear out as soon as aluminum.

Maybe bought in many gauges from light to heavy.

• Glass

• Stainless

Good for baking but not practical on top or surface cooking.

Great care is needed to make sure for long shelf life.

• Glass

• Cast Iron

Sturdy but must be kept seasoned to avoid rust.

Salad oil with no salt or shortening can be rub inside and out and dry.

• Ceramic and Heat-proof Glass

• Cast Iron

Is used especially for baking dishes

Glass and ceramic conduct the heat slowly and evenly.

Many of these baking dishes are decorated and can go from stove or even to the dining table.

• Ceramic and Heat-proof Glass

• Teflon

Special coating applied to the inside of some aluminum or steel pots and pans.

It is easier to wash and clean, however, take care not to scratch the Teflon coating with sharp instrument such as knife or fork.

Use wooden or plastic spatula to turn or mix food inside.

• Plastic and Hard Rubber

• Teflon

Used for cutting and chopping boards, table tops, bowls, trays, and etc.

They are much less dulling to knives than metal and more sanitary than wood.

Plastic are greatly durable and cheap but may not last long.

• Plastic and Hard Rubber

• Aluminum