Before using it, you need to understand what it is. Here are some unusual and common kitchen utensils and their uses:
1. Mandoline slicer.
- Appearance: a flat board with adjustable blades.
- Purpose: Quickly cuts fruits and vegetables into uniform thicknesses for salads, gratins, or French fries.
- Instructions for use:
- Adjust the blade settings to the desired thickness.
- Hold the food firmly with a hand guard (never use bare hands!) and slide it onto the blade.
- Perfect for making fries, zucchini noodles or cabbage strips.
2. Meat tenderizer
- Appearance: A hammer-like tool with textured sides.
- Purpose: Breaks down tough meat fibers to tenderize it.
- Instructions for use:
- Place the meat between two sheets of cling film or baking paper.
- Gently tap the meat with the textured side until it is evenly flattened.
- Ideal for marinated chicken cutlets, escalopes or fillets.
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