TOOLS IN THE KITCHEN 14

BRUSH PASTRY 

 

                   A pastry brush, also known as a basting brush, is a cooking utensil used to spread butter, oil or glaze on food. Traditional pastry brushes are made with natural bristles or a plastic or nylon fiber similar to a paint brush, while modern kitchen brushes may have silicone bristles. In bakingbreads and pastries, a pastry brush is used to spread a glaze or egg wash on the crust or surface of the food. In roasting meats, a pastry brush may be used to sop up juices or drippings from under pan and spread them on the surface of the meat to crisp the skin, And has two types of wood and plastic.

How to Clean Up ?

            Just very simple only using washer cleaning products and make sure thats tool no more dirt and than pay attention on the sidelines because sometimes ingredients still over there like a butter or egg wash and another. 

GRATER

 

                Grated or Grater is a kitchen utensil used to shred the food into fine pieces. Grated for cheese was invented by François Boullier in the 1540s in France with the idea that hard cheeses can still be used.  Grated cheese is originally made from pewter (a mixed metal with a lead content of tin) and is currently on display at the Muséum du Havre in France. At the time of creation, there was concern over the threat of diseases caused by eating meat because of the ideas of the 16th century general Enlightenment in Paris. This makes grated cheese a popular item because farmers then focus on dairy products and introduce a variety of cheeses. 

 How to Clean Up ?

                    To make a sprinkling of cheese, make coconut milk (grated coconut) and various other functions. But cleaning the grater was not as easy as using it. If not careful, small and sharp holes that can scratch the skin when cleaned. Try some of these ways and clean grated with no cuts in your hands:

1. Use a toothbrush

                    Soak grater in warm soapy water for about 15 minutes. Grater brush in the direction of the hole, starting from the inside and then the outer side of the grater Rinse the grated while rubbing it in the direction of the grated hole.

2. Grate raw potatoes

                    After using grated cheese, grated raw potatoes to remove the remnants of cheese from the grated Furthermore clean as a way of grated.

3. Place in the freezer

                    If you grub a sticky and hard-to-clean substance such as cheese and coconut, put the grated into the freezer for a while. Small pieces that are stubborn will be easy to brush.

4. Dry with the wind

                    The safe way to dry the grater is by aerating the grated to dry, or if you want to use it immediately You can put the grated in an oven temperature of about 70 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes. 

SPATULA 

 

                   a spatula is a tool shaped like a long spoon with top edge flat. at first glance a spatula, spoon similar to the game show small length. spatula can be made of stainless steel, timber, nickel, glass or aluminium. 

                   Broadly speaking, these spatulas have a variety of functions. Different materials, so different functions and benefits that it has. So, in order to avoid the occurrence of misuse, it is better for the user to know the main function of the spatula used.                   If you use a spatula to stir, while its function is only as a spoon, then do not be surprised if your spatula will quickly break and break. For that, recognize the detail function of a spatula you use, such as:

1. Spatula stainless steel
                   These spatulas have varying sizes, ranging from small to large size. Stainless steel spatula is usually used on a frying pan or pan. This spatula has a long durability, in contrast to other spatula. However, never use this spatula on a nonstick pan because the pan will be damaged in a short time. You can use this spatula to fry, saute or reverse cooking.
 2. Wooden Spatula
                    Not much different from the stainless steel spatula, wood spatula also has a long durability. It is difficult to break and bent because it is created using a thick wooden frame.
                    Happy news is, this spatula can be used on a regular non-stick skillet and skillet. Unfortunately, this spatula is very easy to mold. That's why, you need to keep it well. Hanging the spatula and keeping it away from the enclosure can help the spatula avoid the fungus.

3. Rubber spatula                    
                This spatula still has the same function as a stainless or wooden spatula. This object works primarily to stir and unify the various contents of the skillet. Rubber spatula is usually more commonly encountered in black.                    
                    Its use is only for nonstick pans. This cooker will only hold on to certain hot temperatures, so when you put it on a regular skillet, do not be surprised if the spatula will be damaged and sticky. Even when placed on the edge of the frying pan, rubber spatula can easily be damaged and melted.4. Plastic spatula 
                      This spatula is not for cooking, but to help in cooking a cake or bread. It looks a bit unique. This spatula has a medium handle and a flat tip to stir the dough of bread or cake. The color of this spatula also varies. You can choose bright colors as a reflection of yourself and use them to process bread and cookies.
                        Uniquely, this spatula has one additional ability, namely to reverse the food. The plastic material makes this spatula very flexible, so when the user has to flip the dough, the spatula makes it very easy. 
5. Spatula frosting 
                       Do you know what this thing is? Spatula frosting is commonly used during baking. Its function is only as a tool to apply topping in the form of icing or frosting. At a glance the shape is similar to a palette knife, but the metal material makes it easier to use.
                        These metal spatulas consist of many sizes and tend to have thin shapes. The larger the cake you want to decorate, the better use of a larger sprobing spatula. This is so that the frosting results can look perfect.
 6. Spatula half
                        Apparently not all spatulas have a large tip, such as a half spatula. The tip is only half. Its function is none other than as a tool to take the jam in a small container. 
7. Large spatula
                        There is a half spatula, then there is also a large spatula. The difference is, this spatula is not accompanied by the handle, but only has a wide spatula knife. You can use this thing to lift bread and cakes large enough. 

 

How to Clean Up ?

                       After knowing the difference in the spatula, then it's good if you also know the right way to clean the spatula. Different types, so different way to clean it.
                       Metal-based spatulas such as stainless steel or iron are the most easily cleaned spatulas. You just need to use dishwashing soap and sponge to remove spatula stains.
                       Something different happens if you clean the stain on the plastic and rubber spatula. Rubber spatula is usually used for cooking and plastic spatula to make cakes. Both are more difficult to clean than a metal-based spatula. 

                        If you have experienced this and are confused how to overcome it, then provide warm water, lime, and dishwasher soap. The trick is to water the spatula with warm water. You can even soak it for a few minutes. If the dough is out of the spatula, apply a spatula with lime. Let stand a moment and flush again with clean water. If it is, then you can wash it as usual.