Kitchen tools are the primary element that everyone needs while cooking and preparing food. We can't imagine making chocolate balls without mixing bowls, spoons, measuring cups, chopping boards, spatulas and knives. These are the small tools but very essential equipment's that every kitchen needs. When we are moving to a new kitchen or renovate our old kitchen these are the 10 basic kitchen tools that every kitchen must have.
Having the right kitchen tools while preparing a dish is the key to making a pretty good dinner. Equipped with high-quality utensils that make cooking easier and helps to enjoy our job. There are so many products available in the market, therefore it is difficult to choose which one is the best product. Here a list of 10 best kitchen tools every starter kitchen needs is provided. Let's have a look at them.
1. Knives
Knife is the most important tool of the kitchen plays an important role in food preparation. Having a sharp knife that allows to slices, dices and chops properly. There are 3 knives that are available in the kitchen: chef's knife, serrated knife and paring knife. Chef knife is the most used knife in our kitchen which is primarily used for chopping. Victorinox Fibrox Chef's Knife is the best knife to buy for starters. It is perfect for slicing and dicing.
Victorinox Fibrox Chef's Knife
Features
- High-carbon stainless steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention
- 8-inch multipurpose chef's knife designed for chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing
- Hand washing recommended and expertly made in Switzerland
- Available in black colour with stainless steel material
2. Cutting Boards
Along with Knife, the cutting board is the basic thing that your kitchen needed. It is the basic thing on which all the vegetables chopped. It came with different shapes, sizes and varieties. Cutting boards made of polyethylene plastic or wood are inexpensive, durable and easy to clean. I prefer to use bamboo wooden cutting boards for vegetables, and plastic cutting boards for proteins.
JN-STORE's Wooden Bamboo Cutting Board with Holder
Features
- Made from high quality of bamboo and using advanced techniques.
- Perfect For Chopping Meats, Fruits and Vegetables.
- Attractive in Looks and Easy to Clean and Maintain.
- Comes With Wall Hanging Handle. It Has Anti-Bacterial Properties.
- Easy to clean - simply wash with warm water and soap and air dry.
3. Mixing Bowls
Mixing bowls are one of the other essential kitchen tools. It came with and different material, size or shape. Mixing bowls are made up of glass, stainless steel, plastic etc. and I prefer to use either glass or stainless steel material bowls because they are easy to clean and does not react with food products.
Borosil Mixing Bowl, 1.7L
Features
- Made of borosilicate glass and withstand up to 300°C.
- Safely used in the microwave, oven, fridge, freezer & dishwasher.
- Unlike plastic and melamine, it does not react with food products and even over repeated usage.
- Do not absorb any colour or odour.
- Color: Transparent, Material: Glass
4. Measuring Cups & Spoons
Measuring cups and spoons are used for measuring the small or large volume of liquid or solid cooking ingredients. For a measuring spoon and cup, look for ones with a long handle (to reach into jars) that are also detachable. Royal Measuring Spoons Set which is a stainless steel measuring spoon set is best for kitchen use.
Royal Measuring Spoons Set
Features
- 6 Measuring spoon stainless set
- Stainless Steel Baking Spoon for Dry and Liquid Ingredients
- Available with detachable ring holder
- Made from high-quality stainless steel
- Resistant to corrosion
5. Can Opener
Can Opener is the best friend when you need to open something. So, you have sturdy and reliable manual can opener is always there on your utensil drawer.
Victorinox Universal Can Opener
Features
- Available in black colour
- Work as a universal can opener
- Use for soups, sauce, coconut oil, milk can etc.
- Durable and Strong yet Light Weight, high-quality food-safe.
6. Colander
For draining pasta, macaroni ar wash any other vegetables or fruits, use of colander is on every day. So, it's good if we have a colander (either plastic or steel) which helps to rinse fruits and vegetable quickly. It is an essential piece of kitchen items. Colanders make it super simple to wash fruits and veggies.
King International Stainless Steel Silver Colander with Bowls
Features
- Products are Unbreakable with ultra-high mirror
- Can be used in microwave for reheating 100% food grade
- Use for Microwave, Freezer and dishwasher
- Can be used for soup, vegetables, custard, sweet dish, curd, snacks and ice-cream
- Set of 6 pieces Stainless Steel Silver Colander with Bowls
7. Vegetable Peller
Vegetable peeler helps you to speed up your work when you are using it to peel vegetable, potatoes, carrots etc. It is not only used for peeling vegetables but also use for prepping salads. I especially love Smile Mom 5 in 1 Grater, Cutter, Slicer, Shredder, Juicer for Vegetable and Fruits.
Smile Mom 5 in 1 Grater, Cutter, Slicer, Shredder, Juicer for Vegetable & Fruits
Features
- Made of high-quality food-grade materials and safe for everyday use.
- It has 5 interchangeable blades including 4 stainless steel blades, 1 orange or lemon squeezer comes with hand safety protector and food storage container box
- Contain 5 different interchangeable blades with hand or safety protector best for grater, cutter, slicer, julienne, shredder, squeezer, juicer job.
- Idle for processing onion, ginger, garlic, tomato, vegetables, fruits, salads and more in seconds.
- Must have multi-utility item for kitchen.
8. Spoons and Spatulas
Spoons and spatulas are necessary if you are planning to cook anything. House them all in a nice basket. The spatula is a small cooking implement with a wide, flat, flexible blade that is used for mixing, spreading, and turning.
Features
- Elegant design and a long term valuable product
- Contains 1-Piece Mini Turner & Pan, 2-Pieces Ladle, 1-Piece Turner, 2-Pieces Jhara, 1-Piece Corn Server, 1-Piece Rice Spoon and 1-Piece Oval Spoon
- Made up of stainless steel material
- Available in silver colour
9. Towels & Potholders
It is one of the most essential items that every kitchen have. A good towel and potholders set will make your kitchen to look beautiful and different.
They're not only super soft, but they're absorbent as well, making them great for drying dishes.
JASS HOME DECOR JHD Red Cotton Apron, Potholder, Kitchen Towel & Oven mitt
Features
- Available in various colour combinations which made cooking is an easy task.
- Available in a set of 5 pieces including apron, potholder, towel and oven mint.
- The oven glove comes with a high-density wadding which lets you hold extremely hot plates, making you a master chef
10. Storage Containers
Last but not the least Storage Containers which is the most essential element of the kitchen. It is used for storing leftover food material, sending food home with visitors or meal prepping. Take a look at this product made by Miilton for carrying liquid dishes which is leak proof.
Treo By Milton Store Fresh Square Glass Storage Container Set
Features
- Safe to use in freezers and refrigerators
- Contains 2 piece glass containers
- Enjoy hot food as containers are microwave safe
- Air and liquid tight
- Square shaped transparent colour glass material
- Easily carried liquid material as it is leak proof
- Special Slot for fork or Spoon.
