- CULINARY
TOOLS FOR EVERY KITCHEN
- by Krista Barrett
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Fry Basket (Metal) – This basket is very handy for
when you want to lift out small items from a deep fryer. It fits
neatly inside a deep sauce pan and has a long, open handle that
stays cool. Also makes it easier when you want to drain chicken
wings, fritters, or doughnuts, or anything else that you deep
fry. Put the items into the basket, lower the basket into the
fry oil and then lift out once your food items are cooked.
Garlic Press – A quick and easy tool that presses
a clove of garlic in place of fine chopping.
Marble Mortar & Pestle – A great tool that helps you release
the most flavor from herbs and spices. Perfect for grinding herbs,
spices and nuts into pastes or powders. The marble is a sturdy
base and provides the right amount of weight for best results.
Use it to make spice rubs, crush seeds (such as coriander or
mustard) etc.
Meat Tenderizer - To tenderize or flatten cuts of meat
or poultry.
Meat Thermometer - This easy-to-read,
usually large-faced-dial Meat Thermometer takes the guesswork
out of roasting meat and poultry. Usually has an approximately
4.5" stem.
Metal Tongs – Provide you with great control
while turning over food items during cooking, or anything else.
Makes for safer and easier handling of foods.
Pinch Bowls – These are small bowls that hold
a pinch or more of your herbs and seasonings. They're extremely
handy as you prepare your dishes for cooking or baking. Fill
them with salt, pepper flakes, oregano, parsley, and any other
ingredient you might need, and place them on your countertop
for easy access. Helps aid you in your 'mise en place'.
Skimmer – Great for sweeping away the fat from stocks
and soups. Also good for straining vegetables from water, etc.
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