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Asian cooking utensils
begin with the
wok. It stands at the top of the hierarchy and is the primary
utensil used. In any Chinese kitchens, the wok is usually
manufactured from either steel or heavy-duty iron material. In
addition, it is normally attached with two concave shaped handles
at the edge of the wok. This wonderful utensil has a long list of
benefits. It can be used to apply a multiple types of frying
techniques like pan, stir, deep and also steaming food. Hence, it
plays an important role in Asian cooking. It serves well when
properly maintained. The wok needs to be coated with a thin layer
of oil to prevent impacts of low humidity and rust. This is an
essential lesson for all budding Asian cuisine chefs.
Another very common utensil is the claypot. It is also quite
fundamental in many Asian homes. It is basically the Asian copy of
the stew pot originated from England. But it is obviously
different from each other as the claypot is used for stove top
cooking while the stew pot is usually placed in the oven. The
purpose of the common claypot is to keep its content piping hot
after cooking well past meal time.
Next on the list of good Asian cooking utensil is the steamer. It
comes in different sizes notably in the range of six inches in
diameter to twelve inches. The steamer is usually constructed from
bamboo. This is very useful as it is sufficiently aesthetic to be
used as a serving utensil. It is also layered. Therefore, it
allows many types of dishes to be served or cooked by stacking one
layer on top of another.
The Asian cooking set is not complete without the cleaver. It is a
very flexible tool used for preparing a wide range of dishes.
Being manufactured with heavy duty steel, the cleaver can slice
bone parts effortlessly. This multi-purpose equipment can be
tasked from cutting duck bones to intricate services like slicing
vegetables or carving them into beautiful artwork prior serving
Cooking Oils
We all know that most of
us eat food that can actually improve our health, but, it is
always important to cook the food in the best possible way. There
are many oils and other butter products in the market that have
the 'Best' tag attached to them. One should always know which he
must use, and which he must avoid.
1. Canola oil
This is one that is very popular, and most of the physicians also
recommend this oil, because it lowers the possibilities for a
cardiac arrest in humans. This oil contains fat that is low in
saturation. But, it contains monounsaturated fat that gives the
best composition of fatty acids. Canola oil can be used for
sautéing, and in case there is going to low temperature stir
frying involved. This oil is very bland, and this is the best oil
when spicy food is to be cooked. This oil will certainly not
interfere in the taste of the food.
2. Olive oil
The olive oil contains a flavor that is very distinct, and it has
ingredients that make your heart healthy aplenty. This oil also
contains a lot of monounsaturated fat, and this will reduce the
chances for cancer in a person. This kind of oil contains a lot of
antioxidants. This kind of oil is usually used for cooking, but it
is very healthy when it is not cooked. This will be in the best
possible use in case you are preparing a salad, or while preparing
dipping sauce. .In case you are going to use it for cooking, then,
it is suggested that you heat it at a very low temperature.
3. Butter
Butter is not something that is new to us. It has been around for
very long now. The butter enhances the taste, and also serves as a
source of Vitamin A, D, E, K. Butter comes as a natural product,
and it is not something that was processed artificially. Butter
can be used when you are baking, or cooking, it is widely used as
a spread too.
4. Margarine
Margarine is a product that was introduced as an alternative for
butter that is high on fat. The first form of margarine was filled
with a lot of trans-fat, which is known to increase the
cholesterol. Margarine gives a good taste to the food as cooking
oil, and it can also be used as a spread. This product is a proven
source for Vitamin E.
There are many kinds of cooking oil. It is the health of the
person that matters, so, choose the best. This will help you
enhance your health, and your taste buds.
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