Basic Kitchen
Tools and
Equipment
Cooking Materials
Aluminum
Most commonly and
popular material used
Lightweight
Attractive
Less expensive
Gives even heat
distribution
Soft metal that will dent
and scratch easily.
Cooking Materials
Stainless Steel
Most popular material
used for tools and
materials
Much expensive
Easier to clean and shine
Will not worn out easily
May be bought from light
to heavy
Cooking Materials
Glass
Used for salad making
and desserts
Not advisable for top
cooking
Great care is needed to
ensure long shelf life
Cooking Materials
Cast Iron
Durable
Must be kept oiled to
avoid rusting
Cooking Materials
Teflon
Special coating applied
in aluminum or steel
pots and pans.
Prevents food from
sticking to the pan
Be careful not to scratch
the teflon coating with
sharp objects.
Basic Kitchen Tools
Can Opener
It is used to open
canned goods
Colanders
Colanders are used
to drain foods that
have just been
washed or rinsed
and to separate
foods from their
cooking water such
as spaghetti or
noodles.
Funnel
It is used to fill jars
It is available in
various sizes of
stainless steel,
aluminum, or of
plastic
Garlic Press
It is a kitchen
tool which is
specifically
designed for
purposed of
pulping garlic.
Graters
Graters are a cutting
tool.
They are used to:
– Grate (break food
into crumb like
pieces)
– Shred (cut food
into long thin
strips)
– slice
Kitchen Shears
It is used for
easily cutting food
For opening food
packages, cutting
tapes or removing
labels.
Potato Masher
It is used for
mashing cooked
potatoes, turnips,
carrots or other
soft cooked
vegetables.
Egg Beaters or Rotary Beaters
Rotary beaters are used to beat, whip
and blend ingredients.
They can work just as well as an electric
mixer.
Spatulas
There are many types
of spatulas.
In your kitchen unit
you have the
following spatulas:
• Cooking spatula
• Straight edge spatula
• Rubber spatula
• Cookie spatula
• Spatula for nonstick
cookware and bake ware
Serving Spoons
Are small ,
shallow spoon
used in preparing
and serving food.
Tongs
Tongs come in many shapes and sizes.
They are used to pick up and turn foods
such as sugar cubes, corn on the cob,
grilled meats and poultry.
Temperature Scale
Is used to
measure heat
intensity.
Wire Whisks and Whips
Wire whisks and whips are used to
blend, mix, stir and beat ingredients
such as eggs, batters, and cream.
Wooden Spoons
Wooden spoons
come in many
shapes and sizes.
They are used to
mix dough and flour
mixtures.
They are not good
for cooking on the
stovetop.
Ladles
Ladles come in
many sizes.
They are used to
serve foods that
are liquids such as
soups, stews,
gravies, and
punches.
Liquid Measuring Cups
Liquid measuring cups
are used to measure
liquid ingredients such
as milk, oil, juice, and
water.
They are clear glass or
plastic for reading level
measures and have a
spout for pouring.
They are found in area B
Measuring spoons
Measuring spoons are
used to measure small
amounts of all types of
ingredients.
They come in sets of four
( 1T, 1t.
½ t and ¼ t.)
Do not take spoons off their
ring.
They are found in storage
area B
Dry Measuring Cups
Dry measuring cups
come in sets of
four (1 c., ½ c., 1/3
c., ¼ c.)
They are used to
measure dry, solid
and moist ingredients.
They should be
nested together in the
cabinet.
Mixing Bowls
Mixing bowls are made of
glass, stainless steel or
plastic.
They are sold in sets of 3
or 4.
Some have straight sides
which work well when
using an electric mixer
with beaters.
Some have sloped sides
which work well when
tossing and folding
ingredients.
Kitchen Knives
Are used to peeling,
slicing, chop, dice, or
mince food.
There are different
knives:
French Knife
Fruit and Salad Knife
Citrus Knife
Paring Knife
Peelers
Peelers are used to “peel” or “pare” fruits
and vegetables of their skins.
They are a cutting tool.
Cutting Boards
Cutting boards can be
made of wood or
plastic.
They come in many
shapes and sizes.
They are used when
cutting foods to
protect counter
surfaces and the
blades of knives.
Oven Mitts & Potholders
Oven mitts and potholders are used to lift
and hold hot pots, pans, oven racks, and
casseroles.
NEVER use them when they are WET.
Saucepans
Saucepans are used
to cook foods on the
stovetop.
They have one
handle and can be
lifted with one hand.
They come in 1, 2
and 3 quart sizes.
Pots
Pots are used to cook
foods on the
stovetop.
They are larger than
sauce pans (“pans”).
They have small
handles on each side
so they can be lifted.
Double Boiler
It is used when
temperature must be
kept below boiling,
such as for egg
sauces, puddings
It is also used to keep
food warm without
overcooking.
Sifter
Sifters are used to
incorporate air into
flour by separating
the flour particles.
The four is pushed
through a screen to
break the particles
apart or separate the
particles.
Basic Kitchen
Equipment
Electric Mixers
Electric mixers can
be hand held or
free standing
models.
They are used to
beat, whip, knead
and blend
ingredients.
Refrigerator
Is an insulated
appliance, equipped
with refrigeration unit
to control
temparature ideal for
food storage.
Oven
Is a chamber or
compartment used
for cooking, baking,
heating, or drying
Microwave Oven
Is a used for cooking
or heating food.
Blender
Is used to chop,
blend, mix, whip,
puree, grate, and
liquify all kind of food.
