But this is for a very good reason since wok ladles are made to be used with the wok’s unique curvature. Although it’s not known for certain exactly when the ladle was created, some think that they originated in the 1800s. Stirring it slowly, you lift a bite towards your lips and after blowing off the steam; you enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you are a novice cook or just trying to perfect your knife skills, these gloves may be just what you need in the kitchen to build your confidence. Even professional chefs use them in high stress environments when risks of cutting yourself are high!

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We have learned over the years that electrics are really worth using for Chinese cooking and we love the Cuisinart processor and have been using one for years. Honestly, the only reason for not taking this out for use is the consequence of cleaning it up so sometimes we just use the traditional box grater or even the microplane!

If you’re a lover of Chinese food dishes like stir-fry, chop suey or chow mein then no doubt you are familiar with how versatile a wok can be so why not considering adding the handy wok ladle to your kitchen? Description For more information on using a metal steamer and how to steam food, see our post on How to Steam Food Stainless Steel Folding Hot Dish Tongs Often measuring around 12 inches, they have very small bowls of about 1 ounce to accommodate salad dressing servings which are usually smaller than sauces or gravy. Description

Stainless Steel Wok Ladle - School of Wok

This reversible griddle/grill pan is the best thing ever. Just lay it across two burners, and you’re in business. We love this pot/pan combo cooker. The lid doubles as a pan. What what!?!?! Punch ladles have longer handles (12 inches or more) and deeper bowls (5 ounces or more) than other ladles to accommodate larger serving sizes. Some gravy ladles will feature spouts as part of the design so that once the gravy is scooped out, it can be drizzled over the food evenly. Description Ladles come in a nearly endless list of lengths and bowl sizes. A typical ladle is 10-15 inches long and has a 1/2 cup capacity. The size of the ladle should suit what you are serving and the pot or bowl height you are serving out of. We suggest having the following sizes in your kitchen: We use these Chinese cooking tools in our kitchen every day. That said, you don’t absolutely need any of these items to cook from our blog. But if you’re interested in broadening your base of kitchen equipment, here are some of the basic tools that we use and recommend. Not everything here is specifically in the category of Chinese cooking tools, but may be useful to preparing Chinese recipes all the same!

Like frying ladles, slotted ladles often have longer handles (for safety) and shallower, wider bowls. By designing the bowls in this way, it allows you to remove large amounts of food at once, further reducing any risk of being burned or scalded by hot grease or water. For those of you who have used a sharpening steel before, we highly recommend this Wusthof model. It has a wider shape instead of the more common round version. This tool is definitely a luxury, but it is worth the money if you are a fanatic like my dad. In my opinion, it’s much easier to use than the round version and is a godsend when you just need a little more edge while you’re working on the cutting board.

Wok spatula and ladle Tool Set, 17inches spatula for wok, 304

The mesh design will trap the fat molecules in the ladle when it is dipped in the liquid. After removing the ladle, the fat can be disposed of or saved for later use.Don’t soak your pan in water for extended periods. This will lead to rust. If you have caked on food that you want to get rid of, pour in some warm water and bring it to a boil on the stove. That stuff will start to loosen and come up within 5-10 minutes. Now this inn’t Chinese either but it is great for measuring ingredients and especially if you are looking at recipes of international origin. We use this scale almost every time we cook whether it is for measuring meats or for baking. The scale has a great feature to zero out the plate or container. Just set the container on top of the scale, hit the button and you’re at zero and you can now add ingredients into the container or onto the plate. It doesn’t sound like much but it is key and this scale is a bargain. Get one and you’ll wonder how you were cooking without it! A shorter stem small ladle is used by some cultures as a soup spoon. These tiny ladles are used for consuming Japanese-style soups and broths such as miso soup. Also referred to as pasta or spaghetti ladles, most designs allow you to scoop, strain and pour with the same utensil. It features the typical bowl design you would see with other types of ladles, but one side of the ladle is raised with perforated holes in it.

Wok Ladle - Etsy UK Wok Ladle - Etsy UK

These handy bamboo skewers are great for grilling. Skewer your shrimp for your Shrimp Tacos and use them for a Beijing favorite – Spicy lamb skewers – Yangrou Chuan on the grill. Just remember to soak them overnight for best results before using them or they will burn on the grill. We use multiple colanders in our kitchen and on a busy day we use them all! We have a variety of them that are fine mesh, copper plated, decorative plastic and stainless steel but our colander of choice is stainless steel because it is durable and easy to clean. When serving hot liquids, you want a longer handle and a deeper bowl. For most soups, a 1/2 cup serving is a good start. This size easily lends itself to portion control. Its smaller but deep size also is better for runny liquids as larger amounts may be difficult to handle. Most punch ladles are made of plastic but other common types are stainless steel and glass in more elegant designs.Okay, okay–technically, most definitely not “Chinese,” but it’s great for grating ginger and garlic, excellent for zesting, and perfect for parmesan cheese . Great for grating ginger and spices, and excellent for zesting, I swear by this thing. It’ll make all your other graters and zesters blush with embarrassment at their inadequacy.