Tips for using kitchen utensils include the correct use and maintenance suggestions for various common kitchen utensils. Here are some specific tips for using them:
Tips for using knives
Knives should be placed on a dedicated knife holder to avoid being placed randomly and causing cuts.
Clean knives regularly to prevent the growth of germs and ensure food safety.
Tips for using pots and pans
Stainless steel pots and pans: Clean and maintain before first use. When cooking, use cold pots and cold oil to reduce oil smoke and stay healthy. When frying, preheat the pot and control the heat to ensure that the ingredients are heated evenly.
Matching induction cookers and pots: Choose pots that match the size of the stove surface to improve heating efficiency. Different cooking modes are suitable for different dishes, such as the stir-fry mode is suitable for quick stir-frying, and the stew mode is suitable for slow stewing.
Tips for using kitchen appliances
Microwave ovens: Avoid using metal containers and choose the appropriate heating power and time. For example, choose medium or low power to heat milk, and high power to heat frozen meals.
Oven: Preheating is a key step. Different ingredients and baking requirements have different temperature and time settings. For example, baking a cake requires 150-180 degrees Celsius, and baking chicken wings requires 200 degrees Celsius.
Range hood: Turn it on in advance before cooking, continue to run for a few minutes after cooking, and clean the filter regularly to ensure suction.
Kitchen safety and hygiene
Keep the kitchen environment clean, reduce clutter, and focus on cooking.
Wash dishes regularly to prevent the growth of bacteria.
Pay attention to kitchen ventilation, avoid gas leaks such as coal gas and natural gas, and clean up garbage in time.