Step 1: Identify the Tool
Before you can use it, you need to figure out what it is. Here are some common “strange” kitchen tools and their purposes:
1. Mandoline Slicer
What It Looks Like : A flat board with adjustable blades.
Purpose : Quickly slices fruits and vegetables into uniform thicknesses for salads, gratins, or chips.
How to Use It :
Adjust the blade setting for desired thickness.
Hold the food firmly with a hand guard (never use bare hands!) and slide it across the blade.
Perfect for making potato chips, zucchini noodles, or cabbage shreds.
2. Meat Tenderizer Hammer
What It Looks Like : A hammer-like tool with textured sides.
Purpose : Breaks down tough fibers in meat to make it more tender.
How to Use It :
Place the meat between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
Gently pound the meat with the textured side until it’s evenly flattened.
Great for chicken cutlets, schnitzel, or marinated steaks.
3. Citrus Zester/Microplane
What It Looks Like : A small grater with sharp holes.
Purpose : Zests citrus fruits or finely grates ingredients like garlic, ginger, or hard cheeses.
How to Use It :
Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
A Natural recipe of Okra
My Parents Spent All My College Fund Inheritance from Grandpa, but Karma Struck Back
My mom used to make these for us. Now my neighbor brings it over when we are recovering from surgeries.
12 Healing Benefits of St. Augustine Grass: Nature’s Hidden Remedy
How to grow Aloe vera at home
Here’s What The Letter “M” On The Palm Of Your Hand Really Means!!
Creamy Chicken and Sausage Fettuccine with Mushrooms
The powerful vitamin that protects against prostate can.cer and other types of canc.er