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Essential kitchen equipment for the home
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Cooking is much more than simply preparing meals: it requires precision, creativity and, of course, the right equipment. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned cook, having the right equipment is essential to turning your kitchen into a true gourmet workshop. Let's find out how these kitchen utensils will make every culinary experience at home a success!
Cut your food with versatile kitchen knives
Let's start with kitchen knives! For us, these are the first essentials to have in your kitchen equipment, thanks to their practicality and versatility. In fact, there are many different types of knives to choose from, suitable for all kinds of kitchen tasks. To make things easier for you, we've listed two types that will enable you to make a wide variety of cuts: the chef's knife and the paring knife.
For large cuts: the chef's knife
The chef' s knife is a model with a large 15 to 20 cm blade. It can be used to cut a wide range of foods, including vegetables, fruit, meat and herbs. With it, you can chisel, mince, cut or slice with ease! Its shape allows you to make a slight rocking movement, making it easier for you to come and go when cutting.
If you prefer a more pronounced rocking motion when cutting, you can also opt for the Japanese version of the chef's knife: the santoku knife!
For greater precision: the paring knife
With the chef's knife reserved for larger items, let's move on to the paring knife. This kitchen knife is also a multi-functional model, enabling you to make precision cuts on smaller foods. For example, the paring knife is perfect for preparing fruit and vegetables, slicing them or cutting small pieces of meat. Its small blade size ranges from 7 to 11 cm for maximum precision!
Various ways to slice your food
Now that we've covered the essential kitchen knives, we can tell you more about other ways to cut your food!
Peeling with a peeler
A peeler is an essential kitchen accessory in every home! As the name suggests, it allows you to peel fruit or vegetables with ease. Vegetable peelers come in a variety of shapes and materials: it's up to you to decide whether you're more comfortable using them horizontally or vertically!
Original shapes with a mandolin
A kitchen mandolin lets you slice and mince various foods such as fruit and vegetables. It's a kitchen utensil that lets you express your creativity: decorate your dishes with julienne, paysanne or brunoise cuts! There's a wide choice of kitchen mandolins to suit your cutting needs, and opt for a Japanese mandolin for tenfold cutting precision.
The finesse of a kitchen grater
You can also use a kitchen grater to cut your food! It's ideal for grating cheese, vegetables or citrus zest into strips or chunks. Not only can you remove the rough, unwanted skin from a vegetable, but you can also decorate your dishes with original shapes. And when it comes to kitchen graters, it's essential to mention the famous Microplane graters, appreciated for their precision and efficiency.
Clean cuts with kitchen scissors
To finish with the various cuts in the kitchen, kitchen scissors are a must! This versatile, hard-wearing and durable kitchen tool guarantees clean cuts in your food. In addition to the latter, kitchen scissors also help you cut anything related to cooking: aluminum foil, parchment paper, kitchen wire, etc.
Japanese mandolins
Professional Japanese Mandoline Slicer Super Benriner 3 blades + pusher - Adjustable...
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Kitchen scissors Ambrogio Sanelli 21cm stainless steel red handle
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Kitchen utensils: your everyday allies
Equipping your kitchen with kitchen utensils may seem complicated, given the multitude of kitchen accessories available, but it's not! Here are the must-have kitchen utensils.
Precision measurement with a kitchen scale
Whatever the case may be for cooking enthusiasts who make dishes "by feel", a kitchen scale comes in very handy when it comes to measuring out the exact quantity of an ingredient required for a recipe. They can measure to the nearest gram, so you can be as precise as possible. Some also include other features such as a timer or a reversible surface for measuring all types of ingredients, whether liquid or solid.
Versatile uses for your kitchen spoons and spatulas
A kitchen spatula and a mixing spoon are essential to help you when cooking! These are basic kitchen utensils that enable you to mix, stir or taste a dish before serving. Again, they come in a variety of shapes and materials to suit your needs. Don't forget: choose a wooden or silicone utensil for use on a coated surface!
Useful in cooking and baking: the whisk
To make the most of your kitchen, get yourself a heavy-duty whisk! Just as practical in the kitchen as it is in the pastry shop, you'll find it easy to blend your preparations. It's up to you to choose the one that suits you best, based on size, shape and handle material.
Colanders of all sizes
Finally, a colander is an essential kitchen accessory for draining your food with ease. Whether it's pasta, rice or vegetables, you'll need a colander with more or less fine mesh: that's why we recommend a classic colander for draining and a very fine mesh colander for other preparations. Here, too, a fine-mesh strainer will be useful for pastry-making, for example, to remove impurities from flour or sprinkle over your recipes.
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Conclusion
Equipping your kitchen with these utensils will make cooking more efficient and more enjoyable! Whether you're preparing a simple weekday meal or embarking on more elaborate recipes, having the right equipment at hand will make all the difference. So invest in quality, explore new cutting techniques and other ways of cooking, and transform your kitchen!
