TOOLS, UTENSILS
AND EQUIPMENT IN
PRESERVING AND
PROCESSING FOOD
TOOLS – are simple implements for food preparation.
UTENSILS – are tools serving a useful purpose.
EQUIPMENT – are materials provided for some special purpose.
1. MEASURING SPOONS – are used to measure dry or liquid ingredients from tablespoon to
2. MEASURING GLASS– a graduated glass container used to measure quantities of liquid.
3. DIGITAL SCALE – is a high-quality scale that gives a more correct weight reading.
4. WEIGHING SCALE – has to be the cleanest part of the house because it is where the food is
prepared.
5. MEASURING CUPS – these are used for measuring dry and liquid ingredients.
6. PARING KNIFE – this appear to be tiny, only few inches long.
7. WOODEN SPOONS – is a spoon that is used for stirring sauces and for mixing ingredients in
cooking. It is made of wood and has a long handle.
8. PLASTIC BASIN – is a large or deep bowl that you use for holding liquid or mixing or storing
9. CHOPPING BOARD – this can be made of wood or plastic on which the material to be cut is
placed.
10. UTILITY BOWL – a round dish or container typically used to prepare and serve food.
11. COLANDER – is a type of sieve used in cooking for separating liquids and solids.
12. TONGS – is used for gripping and lifting.
13. TRAY – a flat piece of wood, plastic, or metal, which usually has raised edges and which is used for
carrying things, especially food and drinks.
14. FUNNEL – a pipe with a wide, conical mouth and a narrow stem.
15. STRAINER – a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid
from a liquid.
16. STOCK POT – is a large pot with sides atleast as tall as their diameter.
17. DOUBLE BOILER – a saucepan with a detachable upper compartment heated by boiling water in
lower one.
18. WOK – a large bowl-shaped pan which is used for Chinese-style cooking.
--- is a deep, rounded pan that’s used for cooking especially stir frying.
19. FOOD PROCESSOR– an electric kitchen appliance used for chopping, mixing or pureeing foods.
20. PRESSURE COOKER – an airtight pot in which food can be cooked quickly under steam pressure.
MEASURING SPOONS MEASURING GLASS DIGITAL SCALE WEIGHING SCALE
MEASURING CUPS PARING KNIFE WOODEN LADLE PLASTIC BASIN
CHOPPING BOARD UTILITY BOWL COLANDER TONGS
TRAY STOCK POT
STRAINER
FUNNEL
DOUBLE BOILER WOK/KAWALI FOOD PROCESSOR PRESSURE COOKER

Hele 5 Lesson 2

  • 1.
    TOOLS, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTIN PRESERVING AND PROCESSING FOOD TOOLS – are simple implements for food preparation. UTENSILS – are tools serving a useful purpose. EQUIPMENT – are materials provided for some special purpose.
  • 2.
    1. MEASURING SPOONS– are used to measure dry or liquid ingredients from tablespoon to 2. MEASURING GLASS– a graduated glass container used to measure quantities of liquid. 3. DIGITAL SCALE – is a high-quality scale that gives a more correct weight reading. 4. WEIGHING SCALE – has to be the cleanest part of the house because it is where the food is prepared. 5. MEASURING CUPS – these are used for measuring dry and liquid ingredients. 6. PARING KNIFE – this appear to be tiny, only few inches long. 7. WOODEN SPOONS – is a spoon that is used for stirring sauces and for mixing ingredients in cooking. It is made of wood and has a long handle. 8. PLASTIC BASIN – is a large or deep bowl that you use for holding liquid or mixing or storing 9. CHOPPING BOARD – this can be made of wood or plastic on which the material to be cut is placed. 10. UTILITY BOWL – a round dish or container typically used to prepare and serve food.
  • 3.
    11. COLANDER –is a type of sieve used in cooking for separating liquids and solids. 12. TONGS – is used for gripping and lifting. 13. TRAY – a flat piece of wood, plastic, or metal, which usually has raised edges and which is used for carrying things, especially food and drinks. 14. FUNNEL – a pipe with a wide, conical mouth and a narrow stem. 15. STRAINER – a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid from a liquid. 16. STOCK POT – is a large pot with sides atleast as tall as their diameter. 17. DOUBLE BOILER – a saucepan with a detachable upper compartment heated by boiling water in lower one. 18. WOK – a large bowl-shaped pan which is used for Chinese-style cooking. --- is a deep, rounded pan that’s used for cooking especially stir frying. 19. FOOD PROCESSOR– an electric kitchen appliance used for chopping, mixing or pureeing foods. 20. PRESSURE COOKER – an airtight pot in which food can be cooked quickly under steam pressure.
  • 4.
    MEASURING SPOONS MEASURINGGLASS DIGITAL SCALE WEIGHING SCALE
  • 5.
    MEASURING CUPS PARINGKNIFE WOODEN LADLE PLASTIC BASIN
  • 6.
    CHOPPING BOARD UTILITYBOWL COLANDER TONGS
  • 7.
  • 8.
    DOUBLE BOILER WOK/KAWALIFOOD PROCESSOR PRESSURE COOKER