All cookware you really need are a good knife, a means of sharpening a cutting board and a couple of pans. You may prefer kitchenware a little more, but you can cook with it.Do not misunderstand me, I like a kitchen full of blenders, mixers, appliances, and assorted tools and other gadgets as the next person.But although good quality cheap cookware (if possible) like grinders and blenders give more scope there are plenty of things you can cook without them, but a good knife, or three, they are absolutely essential.
The first and most essential of cookware you need is a kitchen knife, which is as big as you feel comfortable with a knife 8 inches with a blade that curves slightly to allow a rocking motion is a good start, then a small knife, about 4 inches, for cutting small vegetables and a knife.If you buy one 10 inches long it can also double as a bread knife. Although there are no knives Taobao extra point for the pockets of manufacturers eequipment large kitchen. A set can actually be very good value and give you more for a similar amount of money. But check carefully what is in the first place.
If you can not find a set with what you think will be useful to you, do not buy it. Many sets come with extras such as a wooden knife block or case but try to see beyond the free gifts. Far better to have a few good knives in the drawer of a polished beech wood block with designers fantasy knives fifteen, fourteen of which are not used, and that is not the right way for your hand and gives you blisters.
I have a small and not very expensive set of French Sabatiers who are looking comfortable but not as fancy as some of the coolest brands as the Japanese globals which I find too light which makes chopping a lot of vegetables for example a lot of hard work.
If you learn how to use them properly then steel or grinding stone is a good way to keep your knives sharp if there is a good selection of proprietary sharpeners that keep the knife at the right angle while you do it through the sharpener. Pans also need to be of good quality, nothing over the top, without spending a fortune. Make sure you are a good and solid construction.
This promotes even heat distribution and helps prevent things burning. Stainless steel is a good choice. A good wok on the contrary should be a thin light steel and cost very little, but always check that you have a good handle on either fixed timber. The best place to buy this most useful of pans (perhaps surprising) is usually the Chinese supermarket. A good chopping board is another necessity though two are better than one as this helps prevent cross contamination if you designate one for raw meat and fish etc. and other things like fruit and salads.
No matter how much you think you will always be careful and wash them between uses is the best way to prevent cross-contamination. Mixers can be useful if you plan to do a lot of baking. But if you do not make bread on a regular basis (always a good idea), Taobao then a simple, hand mixer quality rather than a heavy version could save a couple hundred dollars and a lot of space countertop.A blender is always useful for soups and the occasional smoothie and a grinder will give you many more options in the use of nuts etc. and also provide a constant source of fresh coffee for the more manic cook. A good way to combine the functions of the three is to buy a food processor.
A good quality machine as a Moulinex or Robot coupe will save space and allow them to gain a much better processor than if you bought there items separately. There is an almost endless list of kitchen equipment you could buy (if in doubt enters your local food store and ask the owner what he thinks you need!), But make sure you get the essential cooking utensils good quality and will make easy and pleasant your kitchen.
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