kitchen tools Flashcards
Colander
A perforated bowl used to strain liquid from food, especially after cooking
Pastry Blender
A pastry blender or pastry cutter is a kitchen tool used to mix a hard (solid) fat into flour in order to make pastries. The tool is usually made of narrow metal strips or wires attached to a handle, and is used by pressing down on the items to be mixed (known as “cutting in”).
strainer
The word “sift” derives from “sieve”. In cooking, a sifter is used to separate and break up clumps in dry ingredients such as flour, as well as to aerate and combine them. A strainer is a form of sieve used to separate solids from liquid.
dry measures
A measuring cup or measuring jug is a kitchen utensil used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients such as flour and sugar, especially for volumes from about 50 mL (2 fl oz) upwards.
baster
A baster, sometimes called a turkey baster, is a tube attached to a rubber bulb used to suck up and squirt cooking liquid from a pan onto roasting meat or poultry, thus moistening it.
rolling pin
A rolling pin is a cylindrical food preparation utensil used to shape and flatten dough. … Roller types consists of a thick cylinder with small handles at each end; rod type rolling pins are usually thin tapered batons.
rubber spatula
In American English, the rubber scraper (left) is often called a spatula by some because it is a flat utensil used for scraping or spreading. In kitchen utensils, a spatula is any utensil fitting the above description. One variety is used to lift and flip food items during cooking, such as pancakes and fillets.
measuring spoons
A measuring spoon is a spoon used to measure an amount of an ingredient, either liquid or dry, when cooking. Measuring spoons may be made of plastic, metal, and other materials. They are available in many sizes, including the teaspoon and tablespoon
pastry brush
A pastry brush, also known as a basting brush, is a cooking utensil used to spread butter, oil or glaze on food. Traditional pastry brushes are made with natural bristles or a plastic or nylon fiber similar to a paint brush, while modern kitchen brushes may have silicone bristles.
Grater
a device having a surface covered with holes edged by slightly raised cutting edges, used for grating cheese and other foods.
Liquid measures
A measure that a cup and clear
Thermometer- Oven Safe
A tool that can measure heat from food without it breaking
Sifter
a device for separating wanted elements from unwanted material or for characterizing the particle size distribution of a sample, typically using a woven screen such as a mesh or net or metal.
Whisk
a utensil for whipping eggs or cream.
Peeler
a device for removing the skin from fruit and vegetables.