Activity 1: Kitchen Equipment and Utensils

Gas range

Burners, grates, knobs, oven, and door

It is used for cooking, baking, and roasting food.

Turn on the gas, light the burner, and adjust the flame using the knob.

Surface burner

Burner, grate, and control knob

It provides direct heat for pots and pans.

Place the pan on the grate, light the burner, and adjust the heat.

Oven

Door, racks, heating element, and temperature control

It is used for baking, roasting, and heating food.

Set the temperature, preheat the oven, and place the food inside.

Broiler

Heating element, rack, and tray

It is used to grill or brown food.

Place the food under the heat and cook it until it reaches the desired color.

Electric range or burner

Heating coil or plate and control knob

It is used for cooking with electricity.

Turn the knob to the desired heat and place the pan on the burner.

Combination electric/gas range

Gas burners, electric plates, oven, and controls

It can be used for cooking with either gas or electricity.

Use the proper control for the burner or oven being used.

Refrigerator

Shelves, door, light, and cooling compartment

It keeps food cold and fresh.

Put the food inside, set the correct temperature, and close the door properly.

Chiller

Cooling compartment and shelf

It keeps food colder than the regular refrigerator section.

Place food inside and avoid opening the door too often.

Vegetable crisper

Drawer and cover

It helps keep fruits and vegetables fresh.

Place the produce inside the drawer and close it properly.

Freezing compartment

Freezer section, shelf, and door

It freezes and preserves food.

Place the food inside and maintain a temperature below freezing.

Door compartment

Door shelves and racks

It holds bottles, jars, and small containers.

Arrange the items properly so they will not fall.

Freezer

Freezing unit, shelves, and door

It stores food at freezing temperatures.

Set the correct temperature and keep the food properly packed.

Chest freezer

Storage compartment and top lid

It stores a large amount of frozen food.

Place the food inside and close the lid tightly.

Upright freezer

Shelves, drawers, and vertical door

It stores frozen food in an organized way.

Arrange food on the shelves or drawers and close the door.

Nested cups

A set of cups with different sizes that fit inside one another.

Used to measure dry ingredients.

Liquid measuring cup

A cup with measurement markings and a spout.

Used to measure water, milk, oil, and other liquids.

Measuring spoons

Small spoons with different measurements.

Used to measure small amounts of ingredients.

Freezer thermometer

A thermometer used to measure the temperature inside a freezer.

Checks if the freezer is cold enough.

Oven thermometer

A thermometer that measures the temperature inside an oven.

Checks if the oven temperature is accurate.

Candy thermometer

A long thermometer used for hot sugar mixtures.

Used when making candy, caramel, and syrup.

Deep-fat thermometer

A thermometer made for measuring hot cooking oil.

Checks the oil temperature when deep-frying.

Spring-type weighing scale

A scale that uses a spring to measure weight.

Weighs ingredients and food items.

Balance-beam scale

A scale that uses balance weights.

Measures ingredients accurately.

Electronic scale

A digital scale that displays the weight.

Measures ingredients quickly and precisely.

Chef’s knife

A large knife with a wide and sharp blade.

Used for chopping, slicing, and dicing food.

Utility knife

A medium-sized knife for general use.

Used for cutting fruits, vegetables, and other food.

Paring knife

A small knife with a pointed blade.

Used for peeling and trimming fruits and vegetables.

Boning knife

A thin and sharp knife.

Used to remove meat from bones.

Filleting knife

A long, thin, and flexible knife.

Used to remove the bones and skin of fish.

Slicing knife

A long knife with a narrow blade.

Used to slice meat and other food evenly.

Tourne knife

A small knife with a curved blade.

Used to shape and trim vegetables.

Rotary peeler

A peeler with a rotating blade.

Used to remove the skin of fruits and vegetables.

Cleaver

A large, heavy knife with a wide blade.

Used for chopping meat and bones.

Grater

A metal utensil with sharp holes.

Used to shred cheese, vegetables, and other food.

Fish scaler

A utensil with rough edges.

Used to remove scales from fish.

Grinder

A tool or machine that crushes food into smaller pieces.

Used to grind meat, spices, or grains.

Mortar and pestle

A bowl and a club-shaped grinding tool.

Used to crush herbs, spices, and other ingredients.

Cutting board

A flat board used as a cutting surface.

Protects the table or counter while preparing food.

Steak hammer

A small hammer with a textured surface.

Used to tenderize meat.

Kitchen shears

Strong scissors designed for kitchen use.

Used to cut herbs, poultry, and food packaging.

Nested bowls or mixing bowls

Bowls that come in different sizes.

Used to hold and mix ingredients.

Utility plate

A small plate used for holding food.

Used to hold ingredients or small servings.

Wooden spoon

A spoon made of wood with a long handle.

Used to stir and mix food.

Rubber scraper

A flexible utensil with a rubber or silicone end.

Used to scrape batter and food from bowls.

Blender

An electric appliance with blades and a container.

Used to blend, crush, and purée food.

Rotary beater

A hand-operated tool with beaters.

Used to beat eggs, cream, and light mixtures.

Flour sifter

A container with a fine mesh screen.

Used to remove lumps and add air to flour.

Strainer

A utensil with small holes or mesh.

Used to separate liquid from solid particles.

Colander

A bowl with many holes.

Used to drain water from pasta, fruits, and vegetables.

Electric mixer

An appliance with beaters and a motor.

Used to mix, beat, and knead ingredients.

Turner

Used to turn or lift food while cooking.

Basting spoon

Used to pour sauce, oil, or juices over food.

Slotted spoon

Used to remove food while allowing liquid to drain.

Kitchen fork

Used to turn, lift, and test food.

Ladle

Used to serve soup, sauce, and other liquids.

Parisienne scoop

Used to make small round balls from fruits and vegetables.

Kitchen tongs

Used to hold, turn, and serve food.

Drum sieve

Used to sift flour and strain food.

Colander

Used to drain water from food.

Chinois

Used to strain sauces and soups.

Cheesecloth

Used to filter liquids or wrap food.

Double boiler

Used to cook delicate food gently with indirect heat.

Rectangular pan

Used to bake cakes, casseroles, and other dishes.

Skillet

Used to fry, brown, and sauté food.

Griddle

Used to cook food on a flat, heated surface.

Kettle

Used to boil water or cook liquids.

Frying pan

Used to fry and sauté food.

Pressure saucepan

Used to cook food quickly using pressure.

Pressure canner

Used to preserve food in sealed jars.

Turbo cooker

Used to cook food quickly using high heat or pressure.

Steamer

Used to cook food with steam.

Pie pan

Used to bake pies and tarts.

Round layer pan

Used to bake round layers of cake.

Square pan

Used to bake brownies, cakes, and other dishes.

Oven toaster

Used to toast and cook small amounts of food.

Tube pan

Used to bake cakes with a hole in the middle.

Muffin pan

Used to bake muffins and cupcakes.

Loaf pan

Used to bake bread and loaf cakes.

Deep-fat fryer

Used to fry food in hot oil.

Rolling pin

Used to flatten and shape dough.

Cake rack

Used to cool baked products.

Pastry bag

Used to decorate cakes and pastries.

Cookie sheet

Used to bake cookies and flat pastries.

Coffee percolator

Used to brew coffee.

Carajay

A deep pan used for frying or cooking food.

Spatula

Used to spread, lift, scrape, or turn food.

Toaster

Used to brown slices of bread.

Roasting pan

Used to roast meat, poultry, and vegetables.

Microwave oven

Used to heat and cook food quickly.

Saucepan

Used to cook sauces and small amounts of food.

Sauce pot

Used to cook sauces, stews, and medium amounts of food.

Stock pot

Used to cook soups, stocks, and large amounts of food.

Rondeau

Used for braising and cooking food in large amounts.

Sauteuse

Used for sautéing food.

Omelet or crêpe pan

Used to prepare omelets and crêpes.

Sautoir

Used for sautéing and braising food.

Bain-marie

Used to keep food warm using hot water.

Fish poacher

Used to cook fish gently in liquid.

Cover

Protects food and helps keep it warm.

Dinner plate

Holds the main meal.

Cup

Holds hot or cold drinks.

Saucer

Supports a cup.

Drinking glass

Holds beverages.

Creamer or sugar bowl

Holds cream, milk, or sugar.

Dinner spoon

Used for eating soup, rice, and other foods.

Teaspoon

Used for stirring drinks or eating small portions.

Placemat

Protects and decorates the table.

Cake server

Used to cut and serve cake.

Pitcher

Used to hold and pour beverages.

Platter

Used to display and serve food.

Teapot or coffee pot

Used to hold and serve tea or coffee.

Tablecloth

Covers and protects the table.

Dinner fork

Used for eating the main meal.

Food processor

An electric machine with different blades and attachments.

Chops, slices, shreds, and mixes food.

Food chopper

A machine used to cut food into smaller pieces.

Chops vegetables, meat, and other ingredients.

Slicer

A machine with a sharp blade.

Cuts food into even slices.

Grinder

A machine that crushes or grinds food.

Grinds meat, grains, and spices.

Mandoline

A slicing tool with an adjustable blade.

Makes thin and even slices of fruits and vegetables.

Vertical chopping machine

A large machine used for chopping food.

Chops large amounts of food quickly.

Steam-jacketed kettle

A large kettle heated by steam around its sides.

Cooks soups, sauces, and other food in large quantities.

Tilting kettle

A large kettle that can be tilted.

Makes it easier to transfer or pour cooked food.