Materials of
kitchen utensils
and equipment
Aluminum
-best for all around use
-most popular, lightweight, attractive
and less expensive
-can react to food which may affect the
color and flavor
Alkali food
(darken)
Acidic food
(brighten)
Stainless Steel
- most popular material used for tools
and equipment
- but more expensive
- Easier to clean and shine and will not
wear out as soon as aluminum
Glass
- Good for baking but not practical on
top surface cooking
- Great care is needed for long shelf
life
Cast iron
- Sturdy but must be kept seasoned to
avoid rust
- Wash with soap not detergent
before using
Ceramic and
Heat-proof glass
- Good for baking dishes
- Conduct heat slowly and
evenly
Teflon
- Is a special coating
applied inside some
aluminum or steel pots
and pans
- Helps food from not
sticking to the pan
Plastic and Hard
rubber
- Greatly durable and
cheap
- More sanitary than
wood
Cooking Tools and
Equipment
paring knife
-has a short
blade with a
good point.
-it is used in
removing the skin
of fruits and
vegetables.
chopping knife
-has a long. Wide
blade used to chop
and dice food
bread knife
-has a saw-
toothed blade, which
make a smooth edge when
slicing bread or cutting
sandwiches
butcher’s knife
-it is used for large or
heavy cutting
kitchen scissors
-used to mince, dice and trim
foods. It can be used for
opening can and jars
Measuring Tools
measuring spoon
- used to measure small
quantities of
ingredients.
measuring cups
-series of individualized
cups used in measuring
dry ingredients
indicating fractions
liquid measuring cups
- a graduated cup with
fractions on each side
- used in measuring
liquid
kitchen weighing scale
-used to measure large
quantities of ingredients
using gram as a unit
Preparation Tools
mixing bowls
-used to hold fruit, vegetables
and other ingredients
strainer
-used to remove
excess water
colander
-used to drip water
from large food item
wire whip
-used in beating large
number of eggs,
whipping cream and
mixing batter
chopping board
-used to protect the
table when slicing or
chopping
grater
-used to grate or shred
chocolate, cheese, fresh
coconut and other fruit.
garlic press
-used to crush garlic
can opener
-used to open cans
bottle opener
-used to remove
metal cover of
bottles
peeler
-used to remove thin
skin of vegetables
and fruits.
mallet
-used to pound raw
meat to make it
tender.
-flat side is used to
crack nuts
funnel
-used to transfer
liquid to other
container.
mortar & pestle
-used for crushing and grinding.
The substance to be ground is
placed in the mortar and ground,
crushed or mixed using the pestle
Cookware
sauce pan
-has one long handle.
- Used to cook sauces,
fruits and vegetables
sauce pot
-has handles on both
side.
skillet
-used for frying,
sautéing and
pan-broiling.
wok
-used for stir frying,
steaming, pan frying,
deep frying, boiling,
braising, making soup,
smoking and roasting
nuts.
kettle
-used for
heating water
double boiler
-used to cook delicate
sauces or melt
chocolate without
burning or seizing
pressure cooker
-used to tender
and cook food
quickly
casserole
-larger than the
sauce pot, used in
heavy cooking
-used to prepare
various foods in a
sealed vessel that
limits the escape of
air or liquids below a
preset pressure
steamer
Cooking
utensils
tong
kitchen spoon
kitchen fork
slotted ladle
pancake turner
meat/egg turner
ladle
Kitchen
Equipment
electric hand mixer
-used in
different baking
procedures to
beat, stir and
blend.
blender
-used to mix,
puree, or
emulsify food
and other
substance.
food processor
-kitchen appliance
used to facilitate
various repetitive
tasks in the process
of preparation of
food
oven toaster
-used to warm,
toast and bake
food
microwave oven
-used to is a kitchen
appliance that heats
and cooks food by
bombarding it with
electromagnetic
radiation
ASSIGNMENT
• Observe your mother or nanny at home while
she is preparing your food.
Please notice the following:
1. Does she use the tools and equipment
properly?
2. Did you observed some improper handling of
tools and equipment? And how do you able
to correct her? Site an example
3. Share to the class next meeting

Kitchen tools and equipment