Before using it, you need to understand what it is. Here are some unusual and common kitchen utensils and their uses:
1. Mandoline slicer.
Appearance: a flat board with adjustable blades.
Purpose: Quickly cuts fruits and vegetables into uniform thicknesses for salads, gratins, or French fries.
Instructions for use:
Adjust the blade settings to the desired thickness.
Hold the food firmly with a hand guard (never use bare hands!) and slide it onto the blade.
Perfect for making fries, zucchini noodles or cabbage strips.
2. Meat tenderizer
Appearance: A hammer-like tool with textured sides.
Purpose: Breaks down tough meat fibers to tenderize it.
Instructions for use:
Place the meat between two sheets of cling film or baking paper.
Gently tap the meat with the textured side until it is evenly flattened.
Ideal for marinated chicken cutlets, escalopes or fillets
3. Citrus grater/Microplane
Appearance: A small grater with sharp holes.
Purpose: To peel citrus fruits or finely grate ingredients such as garlic, ginger, or hard cheeses.
Instructions for use:
Rub the fruit or ingredient against the microplane, applying light pressure.
Avoid grating the bitter white part when pitting citrus fruits.
Perfect for adding lemon zest to desserts or grating Parmesan cheese over pasta.
4. Egg separator
Appearance: A small silicone or plastic tool shaped like a fish or cup.
Objective: To separate the yolks from the whites without breaking the yolk.
Instructions for use:
Break the egg into a bowl.
Pass the separator over another bowl and pour the egg mixture into it: the white will drip out, leaving the yolk behind.
5. Silicone pastry brush
Appearance: A flexible brush with soft bristles.
Purpose: To spread oil, butter, or icing on food.
Instructions for use:
Dip the brush in the liquid and spread it gently over the meat, pastries, or vegetables.
Ideal for seasoning roasts, glazing cookies or greasing pans.
6. Avocado cutter
Appearance: A multifunctional tool with a knife edge, a stone remover, and a cutting grid.
Purpose: Safely cuts, pits, and slices avocados.
Instructions for use:
Use the edge of the knife to cut the avocado lengthwise around the pit.
Turn the halves over and use the pitter to remove the seeds.
Use the cutting grid to create uniform slices or pieces.
7. Ravioli mold
Appearance: a tray with recessed pockets and a perforated top.
Objective: To make homemade ravioli with perfectly sealed edges.
Instructions for use:
Roll out the dough and place a sheet on top of the mold.
Add the filling to each pouch and then cover it with another sheet of pasta.
Press down with the perforated top to seal and cut the ravioli.
Step 2: Experiment with recipes
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