Even though it is possible to be a good cook with an absolute minimum of kitchen tools and utensils, you will get much better results and enjoy the process of cooking more if you have a fully-equipped kitchen with all the necessary utensils. Here are 10 kitchen tools no one can live without.
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1. Chef’s knife
You have probably either owned or seen a big set of knives for home use, but the truth is that you don’t need many knives to be a good cook. You can do most of the common kitchen tasks with nothing but a high-quality chef’s knife!
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2. Whisk
If you have used a fork to mix batter or eggs for an omelette all your life, it is going to change once you get a sturdy metal whisk. This tool will last you for ages and is great for mixing all kinds of batter or even whipping cream.
3. Tongs
Tongs are essential for so many kitchen tasks, from turning over steaks and other fried dishes to stirring roast meals in the oven. Most tongs are made from metal, but you can also get tongs with silicone tips if you don’t want to scratch your pans.
4. Kitchen scales
Most modern recipes include product quantities in grams, so if you don’t want to spend ages figuring out how many tablespoons there are in 180 grams of butter, invest in some affordable yet very practical kitchen scales.
5. Box grater
Sure, you can do most of the things a box grater can do with a food processor, but the cost of a grater versus the cost of a process is difficult to compare. A humble box grater can do anything from shredding cheese for a pizza to quickly softening butter for cookies.
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6. Immersion blender
Even if you aren’t too much of an adventurous cook, there are lots of things you can do with an immersion blender in a home kitchen. From delicious and smooth soups to refreshing and nutritional smoothies – and it’s much easier to handle than a standard blender.
7. Kitchen shears
Most standard knife sets already contain a pair of kitchen shears, but if you don’t have one yet, time to invest in some shears! With just one pair of kitchen shears, you can do anything from shredding herbs and opening stubborn packages to cutting up a roast chicken for dinner.
8. Spatula
You probably already have one kind of a spatula in your kitchen – a metal one that you use for flipping meat, pancakes, or other products from a pan. However, you can also get a silicone spatula – it’s essential for folding the batter, scraping out the mixture from a bowl, or smoothing out frosting on a cake.
9. Cast iron pan
If you have space in your kitchen for just one pan, let it be a cast iron pan. It takes a while to heat up, but once it does, you will be surprised by how evenly and quickly it fries your food. If you often make steaks or fried chicken, a cast iron pan is a must.
10. Saucepan
There are hundreds of things you can do with a saucepan. A large saucepan can be used for making soups or boiling pasta and potatoes. With a smaller saucepan, you can cook delicious sauces, boil eggs, or make individual portions of morning porridge.
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