Kitchen Tools
18 entries in the Kitchen Tools compendium.
Chef knifeA multi-purpose knife for mincing, slicing, and chopping.SantokuA general-purpose Japanese kitchen knife combining the virtues of fish, meat, and vegetable knives.CleaverA heavy, rectangular-bladed knife for splitting soft bones, slashing meat, and crushing food.Cutting boardA flat surface for cutting, used for centuries.Cast-iron cookwareHeavy-duty cookware prized for heat retention, durability, and non-stick seasoning.WokDeep round-bottomed pan used in Chinese cooking techniques.Dutch ovenA thick-walled cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid.Frying panFlat-bottomed cookware for frying, searing, and browning foods.Pressure cookerSealed vessel using high-pressure steam for faster cooking.Slow cookerSet it and forget it: the slow cooker simmers meals unattended for hours.Mortar and pestleAncient hand-operated tool for grinding and crushing substances.MandolineA manual slicer for uniform cuts with speed and precision.WhiskA utensil for blending and aerating ingredients.SieveTool for separating particles by size using a screen.Rolling pinCylindrical utensil for shaping and flattening dough.Stand mixerA powered stand mixer automates stirring, whisking, beating, and kneading.Food processorElectric kitchen appliance for chopping, slicing, and blending food.ThermometerA device that measures temperature, from ancient pneumatics to modern digital readouts.
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