Kitchen Tools, Utensils, and Equipment

Flashcards covering essential kitchen tools, utensils, and equipment with definitions for each term.

Chef’s Knife

An all-purpose knife used for chopping, slicing, and mincing.

Paring Knife

A knife used for peeling and paring fruits and vegetables.

Boning/Filleting Knife

A knife used to separate meat from bone and to fillet fish.

Cleaver

A heavy knife with a rectangular shape used for chopping.

Meat Slicer

A tool used to slice roasted meats, ham, and thick solid cuts of meat.

Bread Knife

A knife used for slicing or dividing breads and pastries.

Mass Scale

A tool used to measure the mass of an ingredient, manually or digitally operated.

Measuring Cups

Used to measure wet and dry ingredients.

Measuring Spoons

Tools for holding specific amounts of ingredients, ranging from a dash to 1 tablespoon.

Strainer

A tool used to separate liquid from solids, sift grains, and rinse food.

Colander

A bowl-shaped strainer used to drain food such as pasta.

Stockpot

A deep, heavy-bottomed pot for preparing and storing stocks, soups, and stews.

Saucepan

A medium-deep pot with a flat bottom used for making sauces and gravies.

Casserole

A dish made of stainless steel, ceramic, or glass for cooking and serving food.

Baking Sheet

A rectangular metal pan used for baking bread and pastries.

Wok or Carajay

A round-bottomed pan used for various cooking methods including stir-frying and steaming.

Baster

A tool used to moisten meat with pan drippings, sauces, or butter.

Cutting or Chopping Board

A durable board on which food is cut and chopped.

Flipper

A tool used to flip, lift, or turn food while frying or grilling.

Whisk or Wire Whip

A tool used to beat, fold, blend, and whip ingredients.

Refrigerator and Freezer

Appliances used to keep food fresh and prevent spoilage.

Stove

An appliance that applies direct heat for cooking.

Blender

An appliance used to blend, mix, whip, and liquefy food.

Mixer

A tool used for beating, folding, and whipping ingredients.