Transcript Kitchen Utensils and Techniques

Kitchen Utensils and
Techniques
Tongs
 Tongs are used to pull
hot foods from pots
and pans. They can
also be used in
salads.
Round Cake Pan
 These cake pans are
used to bake round
cakes. Especially
layer cakes.
Double Boiler
 A double boiler is
often used in candy
making and steaming.
Rubber Scraper
 Rubber scrapers
come in many sizes,
shapes, and colors
and are used to
scrape the remaining
food items or batter
from pans or bowls.
Kitchen Thermometer
 A kitchen
thermometer can be
used to check the
temperature of many
foods.
Fork
 This type of fork is
different from your
dinner fork. It is used
mainly in cooking
meats. Especially
when cooking on the
grill.
Rolling Pin
 A rolling pin is used to
flatten out and roll out
different kinds of
dough.
Cake/Pie Carrier
 This carrier is used to
transport cakes
and/or pies from one
place to another.
Cooling Racks
 These racks are used
to cool food items like
cakes and cookies.
They allow air to flow
all around the item
until it is cool.
Pie Plate
 This dish is used to
make pies in. The pie
shell fits perfectly into
the pan and the filling
goes right on top.
Strainer
 This strainer is often
used for juices that
may contain pulps
and other small
straining jobs.
Bottle Opener
 As its name suggests,
this item helps you
open bottles and
some types of cans.
Ladle
 This item is used for
dishing out soups,
beverages, and other
liquid food items.
Dry Measuring Cups
 These measuring
cups are used to
measure dry
ingredients such as,
sugar, flour, and
peanut butter.
Straight Edge Spatula
 This spatula is often
used in cake
decorating and as an
aid in measuring dry
ingredients.
Carving Knife
 This knife is used for
carving meat dishes.
Vegetable Peeler
 This item is useful in
peeling vegetables
without having to use
a knife.
Skillet
 This type of pan is
used to fry and brown
items in.
Jelly Roll Pan
 This pan is used for
baking items like jelly
rolls, doughnuts, or
breads.
Square Cake Pan
 This cake pan is used
to bake cakes in a
square shape. These
cakes can also be
layer cakes but are
commonly not.
Grater
 This item is used to
grate cheese or
vegetables.
Measuring Spoons
 These measuring
utensils can be used
for dry or liquid
ingredients.
Hand Mixer
 This mixer is cranked
by hand and helps
mix ingredients in a
recipe.
Slotted Spoon
 A slotted spoon is
typically used for
serving dishes that
are cooked in a liquid
or juice.
Kitchen Timer
 A kitchen timer is
used to keep the
cooking time of
dishes.
Paring Knife
 A paring knife is used
to slice and peel small
fruits and vegetables.
Can Opener
 This item is used for
opening cans as its
name implies.
Muffin Tin
 This pan is used for
baking muffins or
cupcakes.
Wooden Spoon
 These spoons come
in many sizes and are
used to mix
ingredients.
Bundt Pan
 A bundt, or fluted pan
is used to make a
bundt cake. A
common bundt cake
is an angel food cake.
It has an open center
like a doughnut.
Pizza Pan
 This pan is used to
bake a pizza on.
Cutting Board
 This item is essential
to every kitchen. You
cut ingredients on it
and it saves your
countertops from lots
of wear and tear.
Turner
 A turner is used to
turn flat, round foods
like hamburgers,
pancakes, and
cookies. They are
also used to remove
these items from their
pans.
Cookie Sheet
 This pan is used to
bake cookies on. It is
flat with no sides.
Mixing Bowls
 These bowls come in
a variety of shapes,
sizes, colors, and
materials. They are
used for mixing
ingredients.
Kitchen Shears
 These shears are
used in the kitchen for
cutting things like
vegetables and
meats. They usually
come apart at the
center.
Liquid Measuring Cup
 This measuring cup is
used to measure out
liquid ingredients.
Knife
 This is your regular,
average knife. It is
used to help in
carving as well as for
cutting of vegetables,
meats, and fruits.
Sauce Pot
 A sauce pot is used to
heat sauces or other
liquids. They can
range in size.
Colander
 A colander is used to
drain liquid from
pasta, fruits,
vegetables, and other
food items.
Kitchen Techniques
STIR
BEAT
SIFT
BOIL
COMBINE
MELT
BAKE
Kitchen Techniques
BLEND
CREAM
WHIP
ROLL
PAN-FRY
SLICE
CUT-AND-FOLD
A Few Extra Utensils
PASTRY BLENDER
SIFTER
POTATO MASHER
WOK
VEGETABLE BRUSH