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Before using it, you need to understand what it is. Here are some unusual and common kitchen utensils and their uses:
1. Mandoline slicer.
- Appearance: a flat board with adjustable blades.
- Purpose: Quickly cuts fruits and vegetables into uniform thicknesses for salads, gratins, or French fries.
- Instructions for use:
- Adjust the blade settings to the desired thickness.
- Hold the food firmly with a hand guard (never use bare hands!) and slide it onto the blade.
- Perfect for making fries, zucchini noodles or cabbage strips.
2. Meat tenderizer
- Appearance: A hammer-like tool with textured sides.
- Purpose: Breaks down tough meat fibers to tenderize it.
- Instructions for use:
- Place the meat between two sheets of cling film or baking paper.
- Gently tap the meat with the textured side until it is evenly flattened.
- Ideal for marinated chicken cutlets, escalopes or fillets.
3. Citrus grater/Microplane
- Appearance: A small grater with sharp holes.
- Purpose: To peel citrus fruits or finely grate ingredients such as garlic, ginger, or hard cheeses.
- Instructions for use:
- Rub the fruit or ingredient against the microplane, applying light pressure.
- Avoid grating the bitter white part when pitting citrus fruits.
- Perfect for adding lemon zest to desserts or grating Parmesan cheese over pasta.
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4. Egg separator
- Appearance: A small silicone or plastic tool shaped like a fish or cup.
- Objective: To separate the yolks from the whites without breaking the yolk.
- Instructions for use:
- Break the egg into a bowl.
- Pass the separator over another bowl and pour the egg mixture into it: the white will drip out, leaving the yolk behind.
5. Silicone pastry brush
- Appearance: A flexible brush with soft bristles.
- Purpose: To spread oil, butter, or icing on food.
- Instructions for use:
- Dip the brush in the liquid and spread it gently over the meat, pastries, or vegetables.
- Ideal for seasoning roasts, glazing cookies or greasing pans.
6. Avocado cutter
- Appearance: A multifunctional tool with a knife edge, a stone remover, and a cutting grid.
- Purpose: Safely cuts, pits, and slices avocados.
- Instructions for use:
- Use the edge of the knife to cut the avocado lengthwise around the pit.
- Turn the halves over and use the pitter to remove the seeds.
- Use the cutting grid to create uniform slices or pieces.
7. Ravioli mold
- Appearance: a tray with recessed pockets and a perforated top.
- Objective: To make homemade ravioli with perfectly sealed edges.
- Instructions for use:
- Roll out the dough and place a sheet on top of the mold.
- Add the filling to each pouch and then cover it with another sheet of pasta.
- Press down with the perforated top to seal and cut the ravioli.
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