Basic Kitchen Devices and Functions

Utensils A kitchen utensil is a hand-held tool used to prepare food Can you think of any kitchen utensils? Make sure you take care of utensils and clean them after each use

Measuring Utensils Cooking is math oriented- proper measuring is a must! If your measurements are off, it could impact the recipe Dry measuring Cups- used to measure _____? Examples: Flour, sugar Usually come in a variety of shapes, and sizes

Measuring Utensils Liquid Measuring Cup- measures __________? Made of clear glass or plastic Examples: milk, and stock Measuring Spoons- measures small amounts of liquid and dry Usually comes in sets of 4 (1/2 tsp., 1 tsp., ½ Tbsp., 1Tbsp)

Measuring Video

Cutting Utensils Paring Knife- trimming and peeling vegetables Chef’s Knife- chop, dice, and mince fruits and vegetables Serrated Knife- cuts delicate items like bread Butcher knife- Cuts large pieces of meat Cutting board- protects knife blade and countertop Peeler- thinly peel carrots, potatoes, and apples

Cutting Utensils Can opener- opens cans Grater- Shredding, and grating foods Example- shred cheese, slice potatoes Kitchen shears- cut open bags and cuts herbs

Mixing Utensils Mixing bowls Large Spoons Whisk Rubber spatulas are used to fold ingredients Rotary beater- whip, beat, and mix What is the main purpose of a mixing utensil?

Cooking Utensils Kitchen fork- Used to hold meat for slicing or turning food over Turner- used to flip foods Tongs- Flip meat while broiling or frying Ladles- serve punches, soups, and stews Slotted spoon- remove food from cooking liquid

Other Utensils Colander- rinsing fruits and vegetables, draining cook foods like pasta Strainers- Used to separate food from liquid that is too fine for the colander Thermometers- takes the temperature of foods Rolling pin- used to flatten dough into a thin, even layer Timer- ???

Cookware vs. Bakeware Cookware is your pots and pans used to cook with What is bakeware?

Pans Skillet- frying pan Is this a cookware or bakeware? Square and circle pans are used to bake cakes, bar cookies Muffin pans are used for cupcakes and muffins Other pans to think of: Pizza Loaf pie

Quiz Time 1. Give 2 examples of ingredients that would be measured in dry measuring cups. 2. True/ False A rolling pin is used to roll dough into balls 3. Name 3 pieces of bakeware that could make a cake 4. True/ False Not all cookware and bakeware materials are suited for every use

Let’s form Kitchen Groups! Teacher will assign the groups and kitchen # When groups come together write your names on a sheet of paper Go to your kitchen! Find an object you can use to measure 1 Tbsp of salt Find an object you can mix a large amount of dry ingredients Find an object you can bake cupcakes in Find an object you can use to stir ingredients with while cooking on the stove