How to Use This Strange Tool in the Kitchen
Before you use it, you need to understand what it is. Here are some unusual and common kitchen tools and their uses:
1. Mandoline Slicer.
Appearance: A flat board with adjustable blades.
Purpose: Quickly slice fruits and vegetables into even thicknesses for salads, gratins, or French fries.
Instructions:
Adjust the blade settings to the desired thickness.
Hold the food steady with a hand guard (never use just your hands!) and slide it onto the blade.
Perfect for making French fries, zucchini noodles, or cabbage shreds.
2. Meat Tenderizer
Appearance: A hammer-like tool with textured sides.
Purpose: Breaks down tough meat fibers to tenderize it.
Instructions:
Place the meat between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
Gently tap the meat with the textured side until it is evenly flattened.
Perfect for marinated chicken cutlets, escalopes or fillets.
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