{"id":5400,"date":"2026-03-01T20:50:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T20:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.hopemakers.online\/?p=64"},"modified":"2026-03-01T20:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T20:50:27","slug":"how-to-use-this-strange-tool-in-your-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/?p=5400","title":{"rendered":"How to use this strange tool in your kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Before using it, you need to understand    what <\/em>   it is. Here are some unusual and common kitchen utensils and their uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Mandoline slicer.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Appearance: a flat board with adjustable blades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Purpose: Quickly cuts fruits and vegetables into uniform thicknesses for salads, gratins, or French fries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Instructions for use:\n
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    • Adjust the blade settings to the desired thickness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hold the food firmly with a hand guard (never use bare hands!) and slide it onto the blade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Perfect for making fries, zucchini noodles or cabbage strips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      2. Meat tenderizer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Appearance: A hammer-like tool with textured sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Purpose: Breaks down tough meat fibers to tenderize it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Instructions for use:\n
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        • Place the meat between two sheets of cling film or baking paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Gently tap the meat with the textured side until it is evenly flattened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ideal for marinated chicken cutlets, escalopes or fillets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          3. Citrus grater\/Microplane<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Appearance: A small grater with sharp holes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Purpose: To peel citrus fruits or finely grate ingredients such as garlic, ginger, or hard cheeses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Instructions for use:\n
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            • Rub the fruit or ingredient against the microplane, applying light pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Avoid grating the bitter white part when pitting citrus fruits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Perfect for adding lemon zest to desserts or grating Parmesan cheese over pasta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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              4. Egg separator<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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              • Appearance: A small silicone or plastic tool shaped like a fish or cup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Objective: To separate the yolks from the whites without breaking the yolk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Instructions for use:\n
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                • Break the egg into a bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Pass the separator over another bowl and pour the egg mixture into it: the white will drip out, leaving the yolk behind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  5. Silicone pastry brush<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Appearance: A flexible brush with soft bristles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Purpose: To spread oil, butter, or icing on food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Instructions for use:\n
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                    • Dip the brush in the liquid and spread it gently over the meat, pastries, or vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Ideal for seasoning roasts, glazing cookies or greasing pans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      6. Avocado cutter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Appearance: A multifunctional tool with a knife edge, a stone remover, and a cutting grid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Purpose: Safely cuts, pits, and slices avocados.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Instructions for use:\n
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                        • Use the edge of the knife to cut the avocado lengthwise around the pit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Turn the halves over and use the pitter to remove the seeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Use the cutting grid to create uniform slices or pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          7. Ravioli mold<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Appearance: a tray with recessed pockets and a perforated top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Objective: To make homemade ravioli with perfectly sealed edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Instructions for use:\n
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                            • Roll out the dough and place a sheet on top of the mold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Add the filling to each pouch and then cover it with another sheet of pasta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Press down with the perforated top to seal and cut the ravioli.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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