Kitchen Equipment Flashcards
(37 cards)
name and explain the two types of range tops
1) Open elements burner
- Either electric coils or gas flames
- These tops are fastest to heat and can be trend off after short use
- The drawback is that rangetop space is limited to one pot per burner
2) Flattop
- Burners are covered with steel plates
- More cooking space is available
- The drawback is it takes a lot of time to heat up
Definition of an oven
- Ovens are enclosed spaces in which food is heated, usually by hot air, or in some of the new models, by microwaves or infrared radiation
- Ovens can do many jobs such as roasting, baking, simmering, stewing, and more, which eliminates the room on the range top
Explain three types of ovens
What is another name for a broiler?
overhead broilers, to avoid confusing with grills
what will happen to food in a broiler if it is not looked after
foods will burn quickly
name the three types of grills
The three types are gas, electric, and charcoal
what are grills
- Grills are the same as broilers but the heat source is at the bottom holding the food rather than above
- Many people like grills because of the charcoal flavour given off from meat fats that drip into the heat source
What is the difference between a grill and a griddle?
Griddles are flat cooking surfaces that can cook things like pancakes and burgers while grills have grates that create grill marks and smoky flavours
what is a tilting skillet used for and give 2 examples
- A tilting skillet is a large, shallow, and flat-bottomed pan
- It has a tilting mechanism that enables liquid to be poured out of it
- They can steam, fry, boil, and more to foods such as vegetables and stews and soups.
What do you have to watch out for when using a steam cooker?
If you are using a steam pressure cooker you must be aware that the food is cooked under pressure and operates using a timer; if the lid is opened before the timer shuts off the equipment, the contents will blow up in the face of the user.
What is a mixer used for?
to combine ingredients in an easier way
What are the three attachments for a mixer and their uses?
1) Paddle: flat blade used for general mixing
2) Wire whip: used for tasks like beating cream and eggs and making mayonnaise
3) Dough arm/hook: used to mix and knead yeast doughs
what is the other name for a food cutter/food chopper?
the buffalo chopper
what is the biggest DON’T when using the food cutter?
what are the three reasons why slicer is a valuable machine in the kitchen?
A slicer is valuable because it can:
1) Grind food
2) Slice/shred
3) Dice
What is the food processor used for and why do you have to keep watch on the food that you are processing?
Where does the food processor originate from?
Europe
steam cookers are ideal for cooking _______?
Vegetables and foods like rice
what is the most frequently used knife in the kitchen?
chef’s knife
what is used to pick up and portion gravy?
a ladle
What type of knife is used to fillet fish and trim around bones?
a boning knife
a _____ is a large, perforated bowl, used to drain water out of items, such as pasta
colander
Which pan is used for baking cookies, or baking pizza?
a sheet pan
which knife is used to chop/cut through bones?
A butcher knife
