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- 3. Strainer: A large, perforated utensil used for draining cooked pasta and other foods.
- 5. Brush: A brush with bristles used for applying sauces, glazes, or egg wash to baked goods.
- 8. A cooking appliance that uses an open flame or electric heating elements to cook food through direct exposure to heat.
- 9. Thermometer: A probe used to measure the internal temperature of meat to ensure it's properly cooked.
- 10. Knife: A versatile, all-purpose kitchen knife with a broad blade and pointed tip, used for chopping, slicing, and dicing.
- 12. An electric appliance with rotating blades used to puree, blend, and mix ingredients into smooth liquids or pastes.
- 15. Cutter: A handheld tool with multiple blades used to cut and blend butter or shortening into flour for making pastry dough.
- 16. Baller: A small scoop-like tool used to create uniform, round portions of melon or other soft fruits.
- 17. Brush: A kitchen brush with soft bristles used for applying sauces, glazes, or butter to food items.
- 18. A round-bottomed, versatile cooking pan with high, sloping sides, commonly used for stir-frying and deep-frying.
- 19. Processor: A versatile kitchen appliance that can chop, slice, dice, grind, and blend ingredients quickly and efficiently.
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- 1. Grinder: A tool used to grind whole peppercorns to add freshly ground pepper to dishes.
- 2. A small appliance for toasting bread slices by exposing them to radiant heat.
- 4. A tool with small, sharp holes or notches used to remove the outer zest or peel of citrus fruits.
- 6. A tool for removing the skin or peels from fruits and vegetables.
- 7. Mixer: An electric mixer with a stand and various attachments used for mixing and whipping ingredients, commonly used for baking.
- 11. A deep, lidded cooking pot with a long handle, typically used for heating or simmering liquids and sauces.
- 13. Cooker: An electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically by controlling temperature and timing.
- 14. Pin: A cylindrical tool used to flatten and shape dough for baking.
- 15. Masher: A hand tool with a grid-like head used to mash potatoes and other soft-cooked foods.
