How to Choose Asian Cooking Utensils
Use a wok ladle for adding or removing water and stock from the wok., Use a deep frying basket for ease of frying., Use a wire mesh skimmer for picking pieces of food out of boiling dishes., Use a steaming basket for steaming items., Use a wok chan...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use a wok ladle for adding or removing water and stock from the wok.
This ladle will make easier work for you when moving liquids around a wok.
More experienced cooks can even use the ladle as a form of measurement just by looking. -
Step 2: Use a deep frying basket for ease of frying.
Simply dip hot foods into oil using this basket with a handle and pull the food out again with it.
This utensil can also be used for stir-fries and for fishing out boiling dumplings, etc. , The skimmer can also be used to skim fat off the top of foods such as soups or to remove burned surfaces from frying foods. , These baskets are made from bamboo.
The steam escapes rather than condenses on bamboo baskets, meaning that the food doesn't end up all wet but is nicely steamed.
Use stacking steamers for different types of food being steamed at the same time. , A wok chan has a curved side that fits the side of the wok beautifully and it is angled.
The chan is ideal for moving food constantly in a stir-fry and often works better than a spatula or spoon. , A wok draining rack is useful for attaching to the side of the wok to drain food or to keep certain food warm without cooking it over the direct heat. , These are larger and thicker chopsticks than the ones you eat with.
They are useful for stirring noodles, removing cooked food and for moving food about in hot oil. -
Step 3: Use a wire mesh skimmer for picking pieces of food out of boiling dishes.
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Step 4: Use a steaming basket for steaming items.
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Step 5: Use a wok chan for stir-fries.
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Step 6: Use a wok draining rack.
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Step 7: Use cooking chopsticks for turning food as it cooks.
Detailed Guide
This ladle will make easier work for you when moving liquids around a wok.
More experienced cooks can even use the ladle as a form of measurement just by looking.
Simply dip hot foods into oil using this basket with a handle and pull the food out again with it.
This utensil can also be used for stir-fries and for fishing out boiling dumplings, etc. , The skimmer can also be used to skim fat off the top of foods such as soups or to remove burned surfaces from frying foods. , These baskets are made from bamboo.
The steam escapes rather than condenses on bamboo baskets, meaning that the food doesn't end up all wet but is nicely steamed.
Use stacking steamers for different types of food being steamed at the same time. , A wok chan has a curved side that fits the side of the wok beautifully and it is angled.
The chan is ideal for moving food constantly in a stir-fry and often works better than a spatula or spoon. , A wok draining rack is useful for attaching to the side of the wok to drain food or to keep certain food warm without cooking it over the direct heat. , These are larger and thicker chopsticks than the ones you eat with.
They are useful for stirring noodles, removing cooked food and for moving food about in hot oil.
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