Different Tools and Equipment (Cookery)

Flashcards covering key kitchen tools and their uses from the provided notes.

Apple corer

To remove the core and pips from apples and similar fruits.

Apple cutter

To cut apples and similar fruits easily while removing the core and pips.

Baster

To baste meat in its own juices or with a sauce.

What is a Biscuit cutter used for?

To cut through dough; some also imprint or mold the dough's surface.

What does a Biscuit presser do?

Extrudes cookie dough through a small hole; uses interchangeable plates for shapes.

What is a Blow torch used for in cooking?

Caramelizing sugar on a surface like crème brûlée to form a hard layer.

What is a Boil over preventer used for?

Prevents bubbles from forming and boil-overs by ensuring even heat distribution.

What is a Bottle opener used for?

Removing bottle caps; may include a corkscrew for corks.

What is a Bowl used for?

A round, open-topped container capable of holding liquids or other ingredients.

What is a Bread knife used for?

Slicing bread with a serrated blade using a sawing motion to avoid squashing.

What is a Browning tray used for?

Absorbs heat to help color the surface of foods in contact with it.

What is a Butter curler used for?

To produce decorative butter shapes.

What is a Cake and pie server used for?

To cut slices of pies or cakes and transfer them to a plate.

What is a Cheese knife used for?

To cut cheese.

What is Cheesecloth used for?

To remove whey from cheese curds and help hold curds together as cheese forms.

What is a Chef's knife used for?

To slice large cuts of beef.

What is a Cherry pitter used for?

Removing pits from cherries or olives.

What is a Chinoise used for?

For straining custards, soups, and sauces, or to dust food with powder.

What is a Colander used for?

Draining substances cooked in water; has larger holes for draining pasta.

What is a Corkscrew used for?

Pierces and removes a cork from a bottle.

What is a Crab cracker used for?

Cracking the shell of crab or lobster; a larger nutcracker-like clamp with ridges to grip.

What is a Cutting board used for?

A surface for cutting foods; smaller and lighter than butcher's blocks.

What is a Dough scraper used for?

Shaping or cutting dough and removing dough from a work surface.

What is an Egg piercer used for?

Pierses the air pocket of eggshell to prevent cracking during hard-boiling; can be used to blow out the egg for crafts.

What is an Egg poacher used for?

Holds a raw egg and is placed inside boiling water to poach the egg.

What is an Egg separator used for?

Separates the yolk from the egg white.

What is an Egg slicer used for?

Slices hard-boiled eggs quickly and evenly.

What is a Fillet knife used for?

Slicing fine fillet cuts of fish or other meat.

What is a Fish scaler used for?

Removing scales from the skin of fish before cooking.

What is a Flour sifter used for?

Blends flour with other ingredients and aerates it in the process.

What is a Food mill used for?

Mashes or sieves soft foods by forcing them through holes.

What is a Funnel used for?

Channeling liquids or fine-grained substances into containers with small openings.

What is a Garlic press used for?

Pulping garlic for cooking.

What is a Grapefruit knife used for?

Separating segments of grapefruit or other citrus fruit.

What is a Cheese grater used for?

Grating cheese and other foods.

What is a Gravy strainer used for?

Separating roast drippings from melted fat for making gravy.

What is a Herb chopper used for?

Chops or minces raw herbs.

What is a Ladle used for?

Serving soup, stew, or other foods.

What is a Lemon reamer used for?

Juicing a lemon by pressing half of it on a fluted peak.

What is a Lemon squeezer used for?

Juicing citrus into an attached bowl by pressing the fruit on a peak.

What is a Lobster pick used for?

Pulling meat out of lobster legs and other parts.

What is a Measuring cup/measuring jar used for?

Measuring dry or liquid ingredients (commonly in 8-ounce size).

What are Measuring spoons used for?

Measuring small amounts of ingredients, typically from 1/4 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon.

What is a Melon baller used for?

Making smooth balls of melon or other fruit, or potatoes.

What is a Mortar and pestle used for?

Grinding or crushing ingredients.

What is a Nutcracker used for?

Cracking the hard outer shell of nuts.

What is a Nutmeg grater used for?

Grating nutmeg.

What is a Pastry blender used for?

Cutting butter into flour to blend pastry ingredients.

What is a Pastry brush used for?

Spreading oil, juices, sauce, or glaze on food.

What is a Pastry wheel used for?

Cutting, shaping, or molding pastry; can produce uniform strips or pie crimps.

What is a Potato masher used for?

Crushing soft foods like cooked potatoes or apples.

What is a Poultry shear used for?

Deboning and cutting uncooked poultry.

What is a Rolling pin used for?

Flattening dough by rolling it out.

What is a Sieve used for?

Separating coarse from fine parts and straining liquids.

What is a Slotted spoon skimmer used for?

Removing hot food from liquid or skimming foam when making broths.

What is a Spatula used for?

Lifting, flipping, spreading; scraping the sides of pots or pans.

What is a Tin opener used for?

Opening tins or cans.

What is a Tomato knife used for?

Slicing through tomatoes.

What are Tongs used for?

Gripping and lifting foods, especially on hot surfaces or for small items.

What are Trussing needles used for?

Trussing food with twine; needles vary in size from about 4 to 10 inches.

What is a Whisk used for?

Blending ingredients smoothly or incorporating air (whisking or whipping).

What is a Wooden spoon used for?

Mixing and stirring during cooking and baking.

What is a Zester used for?

Obtaining zest from lemons and other citrus fruits.