How to Use This Strange Tool in Your Kitchen!!!
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:
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Adjust the blade setting for desired thickness.
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Hold the food firmly with a hand guard (never use bare hands!) and slide it across the blade.
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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:
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Place the meat between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
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Gently pound the meat with the textured side until it’s evenly flattened.
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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:
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Rub the fruit or ingredient against the microplane, applying gentle pressure.
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Avoid grating the bitter white pith when zesting citrus.
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Perfect for adding lemon zest to desserts or grating Parmesan over pasta.
4. Egg Separator
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