The Cooking Utensils You Should

In this section, we'll provide the tools that are required to cook our recipes. So that you have less kitchen tools to purchase to clean and store, we prefer to limit the amount of food we buy. We hope you don't have to purchase new kitchen equipment, we recommend that you stop using non-stick pans and pots. The chemicals used to make these have been linked with a range of health ailments such as infertility, thyroid issues.

 

Soup pot in stainless steel

 

A large clay pot is used to prepare soup in traditional Chinese cooking. This is supposed to be healthy and the soup will taste fresh and without added flavor. Clay pots are delicate and easily crack or break. This can be dangerous and unpractical. Clay pots are necessary when making recipes that use vinegar as the main ingredient. It is because vinegar will chemically react with the metal which can be harmful to flavor and health. Alternative is to use a glass pot. Go here to find out more about cookware right now.

 

We suggest using a top quality stainless steel cookware to make our recipes. It's durable and the heat distribution is great. If you can find a stainless steel with an aluminum-plated base, the distribution of heat is even more efficient and help you save electricity/gas. The other reason for using stainless steel cookware is that it allows you to put the entire pot into cold water to let the soup cool right after cooking it to be ready for refrigeration. It is also possible to place the entire pot in the refrigerator. If you cook soups using meat, such as chicken or duck, ribs, duck or mutton, or even if the meat has been blanched prior to cooking, there will still be fat coming out during the cooking. Refrigerating soup before cooking is the best method to get rid of all fat. The fat will solidify and you will be able to get rid of it.

 

Slow cooker

 

Slow simmering is necessary for all soups that are nutritious made with herbs and other tough root vegetables. Many find that the long duration required to cook can be a hassle especially for those who have a limited amount of time. In this scenario, a slow cooker is good for this task. All you have to do is start the soup going in a pot of soup over high heat for between 15 and 30 minutes before transferring the cooking to a slow cooker to finish the task. You can set the timer to turn off the cooking when the time runs out so you can make the soup before you go to bed, and have the soup ready for the next day.

 

Slow cookers are ideal for delicate dishes that require high-end ingredients. You don't want the soup to be dry while cooking. This is a great alternative to boiling soup that is lengthy and requires more care.

Tea Cooking Pot

 

We have a variety of recipes for making tea from herbs. Some recipes use more ingredients while others use less. If you are cooking with recipes that require more, you can use the same stainless steel soup bowl for cooking. For recipes that require only some herbs and spices, you can use a small stainless steel container with lid that has tiny holes that allow stream to flow out, so that the water won't boil so easily. To cook, it is better to make use of traditional Chinese teapots that are made of clay. For practical reasons, however, stainless steel teapots are suitable.

 

Skillet or Wok

 

Some recipes require you to fry fish, saute vegetables, or brown meat. Cast iron skillets/woks or aluminum coated with ceramic are excellent choices since they transmit heat quickly.

 

Cast iron skillet or wok has to be treated every time it is used but can be cleaned fairly easily. They are not designed for cooking using moist heat like sauteing, which can cause food to taste metallic. They are designed for quick and dry heat.

A cast iron wok is also a great choice for steaming food items. By placing food items on a plate , and then elevating it above the water in a wok by using a stainless steel stand, you can steam virtually any food items as long as you keep adding hot water to to prevent burning.

 

ceremic_cookware.jpgCeramic coating cookware is best for cooking any white food such as egg and they are most healthy with no leaking of any substance from the cookware. It is also a great choice for cooking with moisture and are nonstick.

It's not necessary to replace a good-quality stainless steel wok or skillet that you already have.

 

Stewing pot or Dutch oven

 

A Dutch oven or a high-quality stainless-steel pot is essential for stewing, braising or cooking beans or meats. It will distribute heat evenly and keep the bottom from becoming scorched. This type of cooking should be done in an enamel-coated cast-iron pot, or Dutch oven.

 

Rice cooker

 

Rice cookers are a great investment because they usually last between 10 to 20 years if employed correctly. Rice cooking is a no-brainer and many modern rice cookers can make congee. It is a great idea to purchase one so you can make whole grain rice more frequently.