Basic Cooking Utensils

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Questions and Answers

Which kitchen tool is best suited for straining liquids from cooked pasta?

  • Whisk
  • Colander (correct)
  • Grater
  • Ladle

For creaming butter and sugar together, which tool is typically MOST effective?

  • Wooden spoon
  • Electric mixer (correct)
  • Tongs
  • Rubber spatula

When baking, what is the PRIMARY function of parchment paper?

  • To add flavor to the baked goods
  • To prevent sticking and ease cleanup (correct)
  • To increase the baking temperature
  • To absorb excess moisture

What is the MOST likely use for a vegetable peeler?

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Which of these is BEST for stirring a large pot of soup on the stove?

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Which tool is specifically designed for leveling dry ingredients in measuring cups?

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What is the primary benefit of using a non-stick pan?

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Why might a recipe instruct you to use a double boiler?

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What is the MAIN purpose of using a meat thermometer?

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Which knife is BEST suited for chopping herbs?

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Flashcards

Knife

Used for cutting, chopping, and slicing food items.

Mixing Bowl

A bowl-shaped container used for mixing ingredients.

Colander

A tool with slots or holes used to separate solids from liquids.

Frying Pan

Used for frying, sautéing, or searing food.

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Spatula

A utensil with a broad, flat blade used for lifting and flipping food.

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Ladle

A long-handled spoon used for stirring or serving.

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Measuring Cups/Spoons

Used to measure liquids or dry ingredients accurately.

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Cutting Board

A board used as a protective surface for cutting food.

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Grater

A tool with sharp blades used for grating or shredding food.

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Whisk

A utensil used for whisking or whipping ingredients.

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Study Notes

  • Aquí hay notas de estudio sobre instrumentos de cocina en inglés:

Utensilios básicos de cocina

  • Spatula: Se utiliza para voltear o esparcir alimentos.
  • Wooden spoon: Se utiliza para revolver salsas y sopas.
  • Ladle: Se utiliza para servir sopa o estofado.
  • Tongs: Se utilizan para agarrar o voltear alimentos.
  • Whisk: Se utiliza para batir huevos o crema.
  • Peeler: Se utiliza para pelar frutas y verduras.
  • Grater: Se utiliza para rallar queso o verduras.
  • Can opener: Se utiliza para abrir latas.
  • Corkscrew: Se utiliza para abrir botellas de vino.
  • Measuring cups: Se utilizan para medir ingredientes secos.
  • Measuring spoons: Se utilizan para medir ingredientes líquidos y secos en pequeñas cantidades.

Batería de cocina

  • Frying pan: Se utiliza para freír alimentos.
  • Saucepan: Se utiliza para calentar o cocinar líquidos.
  • Pot: Se utiliza para hervir agua o cocinar pasta.
  • Dutch oven: Se utiliza para dorar carne o preparar guisos a fuego lento.
  • Baking sheet: Se utiliza para hornear galletas o verduras.
  • Cake pan: Se utiliza para hornear pasteles.
  • Muffin tin: Se utiliza para hornear panecillos.
  • Pie plate: Se utiliza para hornear pasteles.
  • Casserole dish: Se utiliza para hornear guisos.

Cuchillos y tablas de cortar

  • Chef's knife: Se utiliza para cortar y picar verduras, carne y hierbas.
  • Paring knife: Se utiliza para tareas más pequeñas, como pelar frutas y verduras.
  • Serrated knife: Se utiliza para cortar pan o tomates.
  • Cutting board: Se utiliza para proteger las encimeras al cortar alimentos.

Artículos diversos de cocina

  • Colander: Se utiliza para escurrir pasta o verduras.
  • Mixing bowls: Se utiliza para mezclar ingredientes.
  • Food processor: Se utiliza para picar, rebanar o triturar alimentos.
  • Blender: Se utiliza para hacer batidos o sopas.
  • Microwave: Se utiliza para calentar alimentos.
  • Oven: Se utiliza para hornear alimentos.
  • Stove: Se utiliza para cocinar alimentos en la estufa.
  • Refrigerator: Se utiliza para mantener los alimentos fríos.
  • Dishwasher: Se utiliza para lavar los platos.

Lista de vocabulario adicional

  • Rolling pin: Se utiliza para extender masa.
  • Pastry brush: Se utiliza para untar mantequilla o huevo sobre pasteles.
  • Ice cream scoop: Se utiliza para servir helado.
  • Garlic press: Se utiliza para picar ajo.
  • Salad spinner: Se utiliza para lavar y secar lechuga.
  • Timer: Se utiliza para medir el tiempo de cocción de los alimentos.
  • Oven mitts: Se utilizan para proteger las manos del calor al sacar alimentos del horno.
  • Pot holders: Se utilizan para proteger las manos del calor al manipular ollas y sartenes calientes.

Frases útiles

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit: Precalentar el horno a 175 grados Celsius.
  • Chop the vegetables: Picar las verduras.
  • Dice the onions: Cortar las cebollas en dados.
  • Mince the garlic: Picar el ajo.
  • Grate the cheese: Rallar el queso.
  • Mix the ingredients: Mezclar los ingredientes.
  • Stir the sauce: Revolver la salsa.
  • Whisk the eggs: Batir los huevos.
  • Boil the water: Hervir el agua.
  • Fry the chicken: Freír el pollo.
  • Bake the cake: Hornear el pastel.
  • Season with salt and pepper: Sazonar con sal y pimienta.
  • Serve hot: Servir caliente.
  • Enjoy your meal: ¡Buen provecho!

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