Cooking Utensils

Bread Pan: A baking pan in the shape of a loaf of bread

Colander: A bowl with holes in the bottom and sides. It is used for draining liquid from solid food.

Double Boiler: Two saucepans that fit together so the contents in the upper pan can be heated by boiling water in the lower pan

Grater: A utensil with sharp-edged holes, used to grate food into small pieces

Potato Ricer: A utensil in which foods are pressed through small holes to produce pieces in the shape of rice grains

Rolling Pin: A cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough

Sieve: A bowl-shaped utensil made of wire or plastic mesh, used to wash or drain small, fine foods

Slotted Spoon: A spoon with small openings in the bowl. It is used to remove solid food from liquid.

Springform Pan: A pan with a detachable rim

Steaming Basket: A metal basket that fits inside a saucepan and allows food to be cooked with steam

Whisk: A wire utenstil used for beating food by hand

This Tip was published in 'Cooking The Austrian Way, revised and expanded to include new low-fat and vegetarian recipes by "Helga Hughes" - p19'