Status: 16.01.2024, 16:14 PM
By: Clara Kistner
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Whether it's kitchen utensils or food supplies, some things should not be missing in any good kitchen. For example, cooking with blunt knives is not much fun.
In probably every household there is something different that needs to be ready in the kitchen cupboard at any time of the day or night. For some, it's a never-ending supply of canned vegetables, rice and pasta, for others it's an extra-large jar of Nutella, chocolate chip cookies and gummy bears. In addition to individual preferences for supplies, however, there are some basic things that should not be missing in your kitchen.
Absolute kitchen "must-have": sharp knives and stainless kitchen scissors
Sharp knives are the be-all and end-all when it comes to cooking, as any professional chef will tell you. It is not for nothing that star chefs like to use their own set of high-quality and well-sharpened kitchen knives. Because cutting with a blunt blade is not only not much fun, some foods, sometimes various types of fruit and vegetables, are more crushed than neatly divided. Often there is no need for a separate kitchen drawer for countless knives.
Whether it's pasta, oatmeal or chocolate, everyone prefers different supplies that need to be available in the kitchen cupboard at all times. (Symbolic image) © Image Source/Imago
A knife block with a small vegetable or paring knife, a bread knife and a meat knife as well as a chef's knife, with a longer and wide blade, should suffice as a good basis. An additional, stainless steel pair of kitchen scissors not only helps to open various packages, but can also be used for cooking itself, such as chopping chives.
High-quality vinegar and good oil make all the difference in cooking
The bottle of vinegar and oil usually lasts a little longer if only a small shot is needed regularly. Therefore, invest in a higher quality olive oil, as well as a good bottle of vinegar. The two kitchen basics are not only popular for salad dressing. Just for frying and dressing various dishes, vinegar and especially oil come into play. In addition, buy a slightly cheaper bottle of neutral oil, which can be used in larger quantities for deep-frying or baking.
Good basis for almost any dish: onions and garlic
Whether for the tomato sauce with pasta or the next ratatouille, onion and garlic form the perfect base. In a hot pan and a little good olive oil, a finely chopped onion and some pressed garlic can be sautéed wonderfully. In this way, you can almost effortlessly create a delicious aroma at the beginning of the cooking process, which can then be built up in a first-class way with the appropriate spices.
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Spices and fresh herbs are a must in any kitchen
Seasoning with salt and pepper is important, but it can definitely be expanded. In this way, you can add a certain depth to your dishes with a variation of spices and dried herbs. The quality of the spices must be taken into account. Accordingly, you can invest a little more for a bag of ground cinnamon, curry powder and dried oregano.
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With a little extra effort, numerous kitchen herbs can also be grown in the garden or on the balcony. Fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, chives, sage, mint and coriander will also transform your dishes.
Tupperware containers make it easier for you to use leftovers
Do you often have a lot left over after eating? Then good Tupperware containers are recommended. Similar to the knives, it doesn't have to be forty pieces. Four or five leak-proof Tupperware containers in different sizes should normally suffice. Properly packed, cooled leftovers can be frozen immediately after cooking and thawed and reheated at a later date.
When purchasing, make sure that the Tupperware containers are dishwasher and microwave safe. This makes them easy to clean and heat up in the microwave.
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