The kitchen is the place where a woman spends most of her time. Cooking will be much more convenient if there are things nearby that facilitate this process. These include kitchen supplies.
The assortment of kitchen paraphernalia is huge. And if at home the hostess does not always use the complete list, then professional chefs of such “helpers” can have within a hundred. Therefore, it will be useful to know what types are available and how they are applied.
Materials for making kitchen items
Kitchen utensils are made from various materials:
- Aluminum. Advantages: light weight, low cost, durability. The downside is that not everything is cooked in such dishes (for example, sour dishes). In addition, all dishes must be transferred to another container at the end of cooking.
- Stainless steel. Safe for people. Can be used for any ingredients and cleaned with detergent.
- Cast iron. Long service life, not afraid of deformation. They make from itpans and saucepans. Allows you to fry pieces of meat of any size, as well as vegetables and poultry. Difficulties arise when caring for her. They consist in periodic calcination and constant thorough washing and wiping. Modern models are covered with glass enamel, which is much easier to clean.
- Ceramics and glass. Easy to care for, no scratches. Meals can be served directly to the table. Can be placed in the microwave, convection oven or oven.
- Enamel. It covers steel or cast iron dishes. Any food is prepared in such utensils. But some of them (for example, milk) burn quickly. The enamel layer can chip off even with minor impacts.
- Tree. Cutting boards, rolling pins, spoons are made from it. With some knowledge and skills, do-it-yourself kitchen accessories are made from wood. They will be valued higher, and the process itself will bring a lot of positive emotions.
Pros of stainless steel items
Separately, it is worth remembering about stainless steel kitchen accessories, which are present in large volumes. Such utensils have a number of advantages:
- hygienic (there are no pores where bacteria could appear);
- attractive appearance;
- does not require special care;
- durability;
- does not affect the taste of food.
Kitchen essentials
There is a minimum set of utensils, without which it is impossible to do. Among the most frequently encountered arethe following:
1. Pots. They prepare first courses, compotes, vegetables, cereals. Their number is approximately the same in all families. Only the volume of dishes depends on the number of residents.
2. Equally important in the kitchen are frying pans, which also come in a variety of types and sizes. The best quality are pans with a thick bottom and walls. Currently, in addition to the classic ones, new species have appeared:
- pancake;
- grill pan;
- wok.
3. Something between a frying pan and a saucepan is a stewpan - the best option when cooking pilaf, stews, deep-frying.
4. We must also not forget about the ducklings (brazier). Whole bird carcasses are cooked in it. Thanks to the closed lid, juices and spices remain inside and are absorbed into the food.
5. Kitchen utensils are complete without a ladle, which is used when cooking for several people, as well as when preparing baby food and sauces.
6. Filter, dry vegetables, berries, fruits with a colander.
Kitchen accessories (photos can be seen in the article) are not limited to the large items described above. Many more useful little things are needed: a kitchen and canning knife, a ladle, a slotted spoon, scissors, whisks, cutting boards, spoons, spatulas, an opener, a corkscrew, a meat pounder, a sieve, a rolling pin, a grater, a pusher, baking dishes.
Special cooking utensils
Fans of cooking will come in handykitchen accessories that will make this activity even more enjoyable. Not everyone can boast of their presence. These include the following:
- pots;
- pastry bag with combs;
- notches;
- dumpling;
- cauldron;
- baking tray;
- marble board for oriental sweets;
- bowls;
- molds for cupcakes and Easter cakes.
This list goes on and on. But all these items serve the same purpose - to help the hostess prepare delicious food.
