KITCHEN TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
Prepared by: Lucy C. Teatro
SST-II
Lumbocan National High School

OBJECTIVE:
To be able to identify the different
kitchen tools and their uses

PASTA SPOON SERVER
use to open a food tin, preferably with a smooth
operation, and comfortable grip and turning knob

TWO-TINE FORK
used to hold meats while slicing, and to turn solid pieces of meat
while browning or cooking Made of stainless steel and with heat-
proof handle.

VEGETABLE PEELER
used to scrape vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes and to peel
fruits. The best ones are made of stainless steel with sharp double blade
that swivels.

BASTER
is handy for returning some of the meat or poultry juices from the pan, back to
the food. Basting brushes can be used for the same purpose, but they are
also convenient for buttering the tops of breads and baked goods after they
come out of the oven

CANS, BOTTLES, CARTOONS OPENER
use to open a food tin, preferably with a smooth operation,
and comfortable grip and turning knob.

COLANDER
also called a vegetable strainer are essential for various tasks
from cleaning vegetables to straining pasta or tin contents.

CUTTING BOARD
a wooden or plastic
board where meats
and vegetables can
be cut.

DREDGERS
used to shake flour, salt,
and pepper on meat,
poultry, and fish.

DOUBLE BOILER
used when
temperatures must be
kept below boiling,
such as for egg
sauces, puddings, and
to keep foods warm
without overcooking.

EMERY BOARDS/SHARPENING STEEL
Used to sharpen long knives.

FLIPPER
use for turning hamburgers and other
food items

FUNNELS
used to fill jars, made of various sizes of stainless steel, aluminum,
or of plastic

GRATERS
used to grate, shred, slice and separate foods
such as carrots, cabbage and cheese.

SERVING TONGS
enables you to more easily grab and
transfer larger food items, poultry or meat
portions to a serving platter, to a hot skillet
or deep fryer, or to a plate.
It gives you a better grip and the longer the
tongs, the better especially when used with
a deep fryer, a large stock pot or at the
barbecue.

GARLIC PRESS
is a kitchen tool which is specifically
designed for the purpose of pulping garlic for
cooking.

MEASURING CUPS, SPOONS
Measuring cups and spoons are also
in the home kitchen. Scales are used
to weigh materials of bigger volumes

SERVING SPOON
utensil consisting of a small,
shallow bowl on a handle, used
in preparing, serving, or eating
food.

1. It is use to open a food tin, preferably with a
smooth operation, and comfortable grip and
turning knob.
DO EXERCISES BELOW:
A B C

2. It is called a vegetable strainer are essential for
various tasks from cleaning vegetables to straining
pasta or tin contents.
A B C

2. It is called a vegetable strainer are essential for
various tasks from cleaning vegetables to straining
pasta or tin contents.
A B C

3. used to grate, shred, slice and separate foods
such as carrots, cabbage and cheese.
A B C

4. is a kitchen tool which is specifically designed for
the purpose of pulping garlic for cooking.
A B C

5. used to shake flour, salt, and pepper on meat,
poultry, and fish.
A B C

ASSIGNMENT:
Interview at least 3 grade 9 students about the
kitchen tools they have used at home. List down
their answers. Follow the format below:
Name:
Kitchen Tools:
1.
2.
3.

Thank you!
Lucy C. Teatro - Lumbocan National High School