makanan khas Indonesia tiap provinsi
Salah satu makanan khas Bali adalah ayam
betutu. Ayam betutu adalah lauk yang terbuat dari Soto Banjar adalah soto khas suku Banjar, ayam yang utuh yang berisi bumbu, kemudian
Kalimantan Selatan dengan bahan utama ayam dan dipanggang dalam api sekam. Nikmat dan mantap!
beraroma harum rempah-rempah seperti kayu manis,
18. Nusa Tengara Barat biji pala, dan cengkeh. Soto berisi daging ayam yang sudah disuwir-suwir, dengan tambahan perkedel atau kentang rebus, rebusan telur, dan ketupat. Melihatnya saja sudah tidak tahan untuk mencoba. Soto banjar enak dan mantap! 22.Kalimantan Tengah
Ayam Taliwang adalah makanan khas Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat yang berbahan dasar ayam yang disajikan bersama bumbu-bumbunya berupa cabai merah kering, bawang merah, bawang putih, tomat merah, terasi goreng, kencur, gula Jawa, dan
Juhu Singkah adalah makanan khas masyarakat Dayak, Kalimantan Tengah, yang sangat lezat. Makanan ini bisa dijumpai di Kota Palangkaraya, Kalteng. Makanan yang terbuat dari umbut rotan ini lebih lezat bila dipadukan dengan ikan betok. Umbut rotan diperoleh warga dengan mencarinya di sekitar hutan tempat mereka tinggal.
23. Kalimantan Timur Lapa-Lapa adalah makanan khas sulawesi tenggara, lapa-lapa mempunyai rasa yang guri dan enak, apalagi dikonsumsi dengan ikan kaholeonarore (ikan asin) semakin menambah selerah makan.
27. Gorontalo
Ayam Cincane adalah salah satu kuliner andalan di kota Samarinda. Biasanya, kuliner ini dijadikan hidangan utama ketika masyarakat Samarinda menyelanggarakan pesta pernikahan atau acara menyambut tamu kehormatan. aging ayam kampung
yang disajikan bersama bumbu berwarna kemerahan Binte Biluhuta adalah makanan khas Gorontalo. menjadi ciri khas tersendiri dari Ayam Cincane.
Makanan ini biasa juga disebut dengan milu siram,
24. Sulawesi Selatan karena terbuat dari milu (bahasa setempat berarti jajung). Makanan ini terbuat dari jagung, udang, kelapa setengah tua, belimbing sayur, daun bawang, daun kemangi, bawang merah, jeruk nipis.
28. Sulawesi Utara
Sup Konro adalah masakan sup iga sapi khas Indonesia yang berasal dari tradisi Bugis dan Makassar. Sup ini biasanya dibuat dengan bahan iga sapi atau daging sapi. Masakan berkuah warna coklat kehitaman ini biasa dimakan dengan ketupat
kecil yang dipotong-potong terlebih dahulu. Warna Tinutuan atau Bubur Manado adalah makanan gelap ini berasal dari buah kluwek yang memang
khas Indonesia dari Manado, ibukota Sulawesi berwarna hitam. Bumbunya relatif “kuat” akibat
Utara. Tinutuan merupakan campuran berbagai digunakannya ketumbar. Sup ini mantap abis!
macam sayuran, tidak mengandung daging.
25. Sulaweisi Tengah Tinutuan biasanya disajikan untuk sarapan pagi beserta berbagai pelengkap hidangannya.
29. Maluku
Sup Ikan Jantung Pisang adalah makanan khas sulawesi tengah, Tepatnya di kota Palu. Makanan dengan cita rasa yang asam pedas yang segar ini,
Ikan Asar adalah ikan cakalang atau tongkol yang menggunakan ikan kakap sebagai bahan utama.
dipanggang dengan asap. Karena proses
26. Sulawesi Tenggara pembuatannya diasap, terkadang disebut juga ikan asap.
30. Maluku Utara
Papeda atau Bubur Sagu , merupakan makanan pokok masyarakat Maluku dan Papua. Makanan ini terdapat di hampir semua daerah di Maluku dan Papua. Papeda dibuat dari tepung sagu. Papeda biasanya disantap bersama kuah kuning, yang terbuat dari ikan tongkol atau ikan mubara dan dibumbui kunyit dan jeruk nipis.
33. Papua Tengah
Gohu Ikan adalah Salah satu masakan khas Ternate. Penyebutannya harus lengkap: gohu ikan. Soalnya, kalau hanya disebut gohu, maka artinya adalah rujak pepaya muda yang juga populer di Sulawesi Utara. Gohu ikan khas Ternate dibuat dari ikan tuna mentah. Tidak heran bila banyak orang menyebutnya sebagai sashimi Ternate.
31. Papua Barat Kue Sagu atau Bagea adalah kue yang berasal dari papua, bahan dasar pembuatan kue ini adalah tepung
sagu. Kue sagu ini agak keras saat digigit tetapi kalau sudah ada di dalam mulut atau di celup ke air akan cepat lunak/ lembek.
34. Kalimantan Utara
Ikan Bakar Manokwari adalah makanan khas Manokwari, Papua. Tidak seperti ikan bakar yang biasa kita temui di kebanyakan warung ataupun rumah makan, ikan bakar ini memiliki rasa khas yang bisa membuat lidah bergoyang karena tambahan sambal khas Papua yang disiramkan di atasnya. Ikan yang biasa dijadikan bahan masakan
Di Kalimantan Utara khususnya kota Tarakan, ini adalah ikan tongkol.
terkenal dengan hidangan laut. Salah satu yang patut
32. Papua Timur dicoba adalah Kepiting Soka. Kepiting ini bisa kita makan keseluruh bagian tubuhnya. Kepiting Soka
memiliki cangkang yang lunak sehingga bisa dimakan. Kepiting ini juga bisa di buat camilan atau kerupuk.
Makanan internasional Jepang
Italia
1. Ayam parmigiana
Ayam Parmigiana adalah sebuah hidangan klasik Italia yang terkenal dengan kelezatannya. Makanan ini terdiri dari daging ayam goreng yang garing digabung dengan spageti dan keju. Ayam Parmigiana mirip dengan chicken cordon bleu. Namun apabila pada chicken cordon bleu terdapat keju di dalam ayamnya, pada parmigiana terdapat keju yang berada di atas ayamnya. Daging ayam dibumbui dengan saus napolitan yang terbuat dari tomat.
2. Fettuccine alfredo
Salah satu saus Italia yang paling terken enal adalah saus Alfredo yang banyak digunaka akan untuk makanan mie lebar seperti Fettuccini. Jenis masakan Fettuc tucini yang paling terkenal adalah Fettucini Alfr lfredo yang dibuat pada tahun 1920an oleh Alfredo di Lelio di Roma. R a. Resep Fettuccine Alfredo yang asli terdiri dar dari mentega, krim, lada hitam segar, dan keju parmesan. Resep ini teru erus dikembangkan di seluruh dunia hingga sek ekarang.
3. Lasagna
Lasagna adalah salah satu hidangan klas asik Italia yang dapat mencerminkan cita rasa sa orang yang membuatnya. Kelezatan kulit Lasagna yang dibuat dar dari tepung terigu dan dipanggang di oven meru erupakan daya tarik makanan ini. Resep Lasagna banyak dikembangk gkan dan dibuat dengan daging sapi, sosis, sayu ur-sayuran, ayam, makanan laut, ricotta, mozzarella dan keju parmes esean.
4 Linguine alle Vongole
Linguine adalah makanan tradisional Ita Italia yang berasal dari Genoa dan Liguria. Lin inguine merupakan pasta berbentuk datar yang mirip dengan Fettu ettuccine. Pasta ini lebih lebar daripada spaghet etti, namun sedikit kurang lebar jika dibandingkan dengan fettuccin cine. Di Italia Linguine juga dapat disebut trene enette atau bavette. Linguine alle Vongole atau Linguine dengan Saus aus Kerang adalah masakan yang paling terkena enal. Dalam masakan ini saus kerang dicampurkan dengan bawang pu putih dan minyak saus untuk disajikan dengan p n pasta.
5. Veal Marsala
Saus Marsala adalah saus anggur Italia y ia yang terkenal dengan campurannya yang beru erupa jamur dan daun bawang. Saus ini biasanya dimasak dengan dagin ging sapi atau ayam. Daging sapi yang terkenal al digunakan untuk masakan dengan saus marsala adalah daging sirlo irloin.
6. Ayam Saltimbocca
Dalam istilah bahasa Italia, "Saltimbocc cca" berarti “melompat ke dalam mulut seseora orang”. Nama makanan ini sangat cocok digunakan karena hidanga gan ini sangat lezat dan digemari banyak orang ng di seluruh dunia. Kebanyakan cara memasak hidangan in ini adalah menggabungkan daging ayam denga gan prosciutto ham, bayam, dan keju mozzarella.
7. Pasta primavera
Pasta primavera adalah salah satu hidan angan vegetarian yang paling terkenal di Italia. ia. “Primavera” berarti musim semi sehingga hidangan ini merupakan k n kombinasi sayuran dan pasta dengan berbaga gai saus yang cerah layaknya warna musim semi.
8. Shrimp fra Diavolo
Saus pedas berwarna merah di makanan an ini membuatnya mendapatkan sebutan “diav iavolo” yang dalam bahasa Saus pedas berwarna merah di makanan an ini membuatnya mendapatkan sebutan “diav iavolo” yang dalam bahasa
9. Penne alla Vodka
Penne alla vodka adalah hidangan pasta sta Italia yang dibuat dengan vodka dan penne p e pasta dengan krim kental, tomat, bawang, dan sosis atau daging. S . Saus vodka sangat populer digunakan di berb rbagai makanan Italia dalam beberapa tahun terakhir. Biasanya saus i us ini terdiri dari campuran marinara, krim, kem emangi dan vodka. Saus vodka berwarna kemerahan adalah berwarna g a gurih.
10. Spaghetti saus tomat
Makanan tradisional Italia yang paling t g terkenal dan paling banyak dimasak adalah sp spaghetti saus tomat. Hidangan ini sederhana, murah dan bisa ditambah ahakan bahan sesuai selera seperti bakso, jamur ur, brokoli, sosis, atau daging sapi. Spaghetti dengan saus tomat dapat pat dimasak dengan cepat dan baik untuk jadi hi i hidangan keluarga di rumah.
11. Pizza Margherita
Pizza Margherita adalah makanan tradis isional Italia dengan rasa dan tekstur yang kha has. Setiap keluarga di Italia mempunyai modifikasi resep saus sendi diri untuk membuat. Meskipun dapat dibuat de dengan cara sederhana, kombinasi saus dan keju yang tepat dap apat menjadiak pizza ini menjadi masakan Italia lia terlezat.
12. Gelato
Gelato adalah makanan Italia yang beru rupa es krim. Gelato banyak dijual di gelateria ia atau untuk toko yang khusus menjual gelato. Gelato dianggap lebih le h lezat daripada es krim karena memiliki overru rrun yang sangat rendah sehingga hanya 10% udara masuk dari t ri total volume adonan. Tekstur Gelato lebih pad padat dan lebih lezat dibandingkan es krim biasa. Di Italia Se Selatan banyak dibuat gelato bebas lemak hewa wani yang sangat banyak dikonsumsi saat ini. Berbagai campuran ran gelato antara lain adalah buah, nutella, kacan cang-kacangan, dan biskuit.
13. Makanan Romawi
Makanan Romawi dikenal sebagai "Tur urista Menu". Menu ini biasanya terdiri dari 4- -5 tahapan makan yang bervariasi di masing-masing restoran. B . Biasanya tahapan pertama dimulai dengan anti ntipasto (pembuka), primo (pasta pilihan Anda), secondo (daging d g dengan lauk), dolce (penutup) dan minuman. H n. Harga keseluruhan makanan ini biasanya berkisar antara 12 sampai 2 i 20 Euro.
14. Tiramisu
Seperti gelato, Tiramisu mempunyai ber berbagai ukuran dan rasa. Sebagian besar lapisa isan tiramisu tradisional adalah kue dan krim. Beberapa restoran membu buat tiramisu dalam gelas es krim yang memili iliki lapisan sebagian besar krim dan satu lapisan tipis kue.
15. Pasta Carbonara
Pasta Carbonara dikenal sebagai pasta d a dengan tekstur krim kental di banyak negara- -negara. Kombinasi pasta ini anatar lain adalah menggunakan telur, b , bacon, dan anggur putih yang dicampur denga gan rigatoni atau mie spaghetti. Pasta carbonara versi asli Italia dianggap gap memiliki rasa lebih lezat dibandingkan den engan versi Amerika yang sudah dimodifikasi.
16. Kopi Italia
Kopi Italia dikenal disebut caffee di neg egara asalnya. Espresso adalah jenis kopi Italia lia yang paling terkenal di seluruh dunia. Banyak bar di Italia yang ng menyajikan espresso tradisional Italia. Peng nggemar minuman susu dapat memesan kopi cappuccino dan penggem emar kopi hitam dapat kopi americana. Untuk d k duduk dan menikmati kopi di kafe Italia biasanya menghabiskan 4-6 € € per minuman.
17. Risotto
Risotto dapat ditemukan di banyak kota ota di Italia, tetapi jenis masakan yang paling po populer di terdapat di Venice. Risotto seafood dan jamur adalah spesia sialisasi para juru masak di Venice. Risotto seri ering dimasak sesuai musim yang sedang berlangsung di Italia, misal isalnya saat musim semi atau musim panas risot sotto ditambahkan dengan berbagai bumbu dan sayuran musim sem semi seperti asparagus.
18. Ravioli
Ravioli diciptakan di era Romawi, tetap tapi baru populer di Italia sampai kembalinya pe penjelajah Marco Polo dari Cina. Kebanyakan ravioli banyak dimas asak dengan ricotta dan bayam. Makanan ini co i cocok bagi penggemar sayur dan vegetarian. Agar benar-benar kenya yang, umumnya orang Eropa makan dua hingg gga tiga ravioli sekali makan.
19. Prosciutto
Jika Anda menyukai daging, prosciutto to adalah makanan favorit Italia dengan bahan d n dasar daging. Prosciutto adalah campuran pasta yang dielilit keju eju dan daging. Makanan ini dikenal mengguna nakan produk daging babi Italia yang segar di wilayah Emilia-Romagna. na.
20. Gnocchi
Gnocchi, pangsit tepung yang dibuat da dalam berbagai rasa dan gaya. Kaum vegetarian ian biasanya menikamti Gnocchi, pangsit tepung yang dibuat da dalam berbagai rasa dan gaya. Kaum vegetarian ian biasanya menikamti
Francis
1. Crepes
Crepes adalah panekuk tipis versi Perancis. Makanan ini dapat diberi topping apa saja seperti krim, stroberi, ham dan keju. Meskipun makanan ini sekarang mudah ditemukan di mana saja, crepes adalah salah satu makanan yang wajib dicoba ketika berada di Perancis. Crepes memiliki rasa yang lezat dan dapat dimakan untuk sarapan, makan siang, dan makan malam.
2. Baguette
Bagi orang Perancis, makanan paling lezat adalah baguette yang baru keluar dari oven. Baguette adalah salah satu jenis roti Perancis yang paling populer di seluruh dunia. Roti ini mempunyai ukuran panjang dan teksturnya sangat renyah. Diameter standar baguette kira-kira 5 atau 6 cm. Baguette terpanjang dapat mencapai 1 meter. Ketika berada di Perancis, kamu akan melihat banyak warga Perancis membawa roti ini di berbagai kesempatan.
3. Café au lait
Salah satu jenis kopi Perancis yang paling terkenal adalah café au lait. Popularitas kopi ini sangat tinggi dan bisa dengan mudah mendapatkan kopi ini di berbagai kafe di seluruh dunia. Café au lait dibuat dengan mencampur kopi hitam kental dengan susu panas. Perbandingan susu dan kopi dalam café au lait adalah 1:1 sehingga rasa dari kopi tidak pahit.
Café au lait hampir sama dengan caffé latte, namun tidak menggunakan campuran espresso melainkan kopi hitam. Café au lait diproses dengan menyaring kopi giling bersama dengan chicory yaitu tanaman yang akarnya dapat dibakar. Setelah itu kopi disaring dengan kain berbahan katun dan dicampur dengan susu. Biasanya warga Perancis meminum café au lait saat sarapan.
4. Escargot
Escargot adalah makanan terkenal Perancis yang menggunakan bahan dasar bekicot. Bekicot mungkin bukan makanan yang lezat bagi banyak orang, namun apabila dimasak dengan tepat dapat dibuat menjadi makanan lezat. Daging bekicot sangat kaya protein, vitamin B2 dan mengandung asam amino yang baik untuk tubuh. Daging bekicot sudah dikonsumsi secara luas di berbagai negara seperti Jepang dan Cina yang biasa memasaknya dengan jahe, cuka dan kecap. Escargot di Perancis biasanya dimasak dengan mentega dan bawang putih yang membuat rasanya benar-benar lezat.
5. Fromage
Fromage adalah bahasa Perancis untuk keju. Perancis memiliki ratusan varietas jenis keju dengan berbagai rasa yang berbeda. Kamu dapat bereksperimen dengan memesan porsi beragam keju Perancis hingga menemukan yang benar-benar cocok dengan selera. Keju di Perancis biasanya disajikan setelah hidangan utama. Secara umum, jenis keju terdiri dari keju awetan yang keras, keju lunak dan keju biru. Biasanya keju dinikmati dengan segelas anggur agar kelezatannya lebih terasa.
6. Bouillabaisse
Bouillabaisse adalah makanan khas Perancis dengan bahan dasar ikan yang disajikan dengan sup. Makanan ini awalnya berasal dari Yunani kuno. Bouillabaisse dikonsumsi pertama kali oleh para pemancing di Goudes, di wilayah kota Marseille. Makanan ini menjadi salah satu yang paling dicari oleh penggemar kuliner tradisional di Perancis. Ikan biasanya disajikan secara terpisah bersama dengan saus rouille dan roti panggang yang dapat ditambahkan ke dalam sup.
7. Gaufres
Gaufres adalah salah satu makanan jalanan paling populer di Perancis. Makanan ini mirip dengan wafel Belgia yang disajikan dengan selai cokelat dan gula bubuk sebagai topping. Harga Gaufres sangat terjangkau dan mudah ditemukan di jalanan berbagai kota di Perancis. Memakan Gaufres sambil berjalan-jalan di Perancis pada malam terang bulan dapat menjadi kenangan indah dalam hidupmu.
8. Foie gras
Foie gras terbuat dari hati bebek atau angsa dan merupakan salah satu makanan terlezat di Perancis yang pernah ada. Foie gras tidak terlalu populer di Indonesia, tapi, makanan ini sangat penting di sejarah kuliner Eropa terutama di Perancis, Bulgaria dan Hongaria. Foie gras tergolong makanan paling tua di Eropa. Orang Bulgaria telah memasaknya sejak 2000 tahun lalu. Foie gras adalah makanan yang wajib dicoba jika berada di restoran Perancis meskipun harganya cukup mahal.
9. Pain au chocolat
Jika kamu menyukai cokelat, mentega dan croissant, maka pain au chocolat adalah makanan Prancis yang cocok. Pain au chocolat adalah roti gulung manis yang terdiri dari berlapis-lapis adonan ragi dengan satu atau dua potong cokelat di tengahnya. Pain au chocolat terbuat dari adonan berlapis yang mirip dengan croissant. Makanan ini biasanya dijual selagi hangat dari oven dan dijual bersama croissant di berbagai toko di Perancis.
10. Croissant
Croissant adalah salah satu roti Perancis yang paling populer di seluruh dunia. Kata “croissant” dalam bahasa Perancis berarti bulan sabit, sesuai dengan bentuk roti ini. Roti croissant bisa didapatkan dengan mudah di toko roti, supermarket, hingga hotel berbintang. Jenis roti ini sangat beragam seperti croissant keju, croissant coklat, croissant almond dan croissant sandwich. Di negara-negara lain juga sangat mudah menemukan croissant, namun croissant asli Perancis mempunyai rasa yang khas dengan mentega yang sangat lezat.
11. Soupe à l'oignon
Soupe à l'oignon adalah makanan tradisional Perancis berupa sup yang terbuat dari bawang dan kaldu daging sapi. Makanan ini biasanya disajikan dengan crouton dan keju di atasnya. Soupe à l'oignon mulai dimasak sejak zaman Romawi dan sangat populer bagi disajikan bagi keluarga-keluarga Perancis pada abad ke-18. Rasa yang luar biasa dari sup ini muncul karena adanya proses karamelisasi.
12. Wine
Perancis adalah negara yang sangat kaya dengan hasil alam berupa anggur sehingga produksi wine di negara ini sangat tinggi. Di Perancis terdapat berbagai jenis wine seperti wine merah, wine putih dan champagne. Wine biasa dinikmati dengan keju dan dapat memperkaya rasa masakan yang sedang dimakan. Wine dapat membuat suhu tubuh menjadi lebih hangat dalam cuaca dingin.
13. Boeuf bourguignon
Boeuf bourguignon adalah makanan tradisional Perancis berupa sup yang terbuat dari daging sapi yang direbus dalam anggur merah dan kaldu sapi. Makanan ini dimasak dengan bumbu bawang putih, bawang, rempah segar dan jamur.
14. Flamiche
Flamiche adalah kue tradisional yang berasal dari Prancis Utara di dekat perbatasan Belgia. Kue ini berupa pie yang diisi dengan keju dan sayuran. Menurut resep klasik di Perancis, isian pie terbuat dari daun bawang.
15. Confit de canard
Confit de canard adalah makanan Perancis yang lezat dengan bahan dasar kaki bebek. Proses pemasakan daging bisa mencapai 36 jam. Cara memasak confit de canard adalah mencampur daging bebek dengan garam, bawang putih dan thyme yang dimarinasi selama lebih dari satu hari agara aromanya dapat menyerap. Setelah itu, daging bebek biasanya digoreng atau dipanggang. Confit de canard disajikan dengan kentang panggang dan bawang putih di sisinya.
English Indonesian
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Chef’s Knife
If you’ve only ever used a cheap chef’s knife for your cooking needs, switching to a high quality knife will be a night and day difference. Seriously, when we upgraded to a high quality chef’s knife we couldn’t believe how much sharper, heavier, and easier it was to cut and chop with the quality knife.
And since you can use a chef’s knife for all of your cutting needs (and use it every time you cook), one high- quality purchase will serve you for years to come.
We’ve tested several different chef’s knives with different price points and designs, and our recommended option is the German-made Wusthof 8 inch classic chef’s knife . It’s an absolute workhorse, comes at a very reasonable price, and won’t disappoint you.
For those of you looking for an even higher end option, the German-made Wusthof Ikon Series 8 Inch Chef’s Knife is our pick. This is Wusthof’s higher-end line of kitchen knives, and both the aesthetics and quality of the knife won’t disappoint you.
Chef’s Knife (Budget)
Coming in much cheaper than our recommended or premium options, the Wusthof Pro 8 Inch Chef’s Knife is a steal of a deal. It’s not as high quality as the other options but it’s a great entry level knife that’s loads better than a comparable $25 knife. You can’t go wrong with this starter chef’s knife.
Additional Resources
Purchasing a quality chef’s knife is a great first step. But, you’ll want to learn how to use it properly and how to take care of it so it lasts you a lifetime. For general knife education, check out:
• The 4 Knife Cuts Every Cook Should Know • An Edge in the Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Knives • Wusthof Knife Skills With Norman Weinstein (9 part series)
For supplementary knives and knife tools, click the following to jump: • Honing steel
• 2 stage knife sharpener • Paring knife
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Cutting Board
One of the most basic tools you need in your kitchen is a good cutting board. You’ll be using it every time you cook (just like your chef’s knife ) so it’s important to choose one that’s durable and well designed.
The OXO good grips cutting board is dishwasher safe and is built from odor-resistant polypropylene – meaning it will last a long time. Pick this inexpensive cutting board up and you won’t regret it.
Cutting Board (Premium)
Now if you’re looking for the Ferrari of cutting boards, look no further than this Proteak edge grain cutting board . If you haven’t tried a cutting board like this before, it’ll be hard to understand just how different – and how much higher quality – it really is. But we can confirm that upgrading to a cutting board like this will bring you joy in the kitchen every time you use it.
You have to take better care of this cutting board than our plastic recommendation; by cleaning it immediately after use and avoiding the dishwasher. But this item is unique and will last you a long time, so if you’re ready for an upgrade from the usual plastic cutting boards most home cooks sport nowadays, this one gets our vote.
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Can Opener
It’s not often that a piece of cookware brings you joy every time you use it. But that’s exactly what this can opener from Kuhn Rikon does! This is a 5-in-1 can opener that pulls tabs, crowns caps, unscrews tops, and opens jar lids and cans safely, easily, and cleanly.
We have one of these beauties in our kitchen (Mealime green, of course) and it is an absolute pleasure to use. We actually look forward to opening cans, believe it or not. Pick up this multi tool today and you won’t regret it (just read all the great reviews!).
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Measuring Cups
Measuring cups are used for precisely measuring the volume of liquid or solid cooking ingredients. You may not think that measuring cups can be anything special. Any set will do, right? Well as it turns out, great design can extend all the way down to measuring cups. This stackable set of measuring cups from Kitchenmade has all sorts of smart features that eliminates the small frustrations that measuring cups often bring about.
With high quality one-piece stainless steel construction, a thin profile and pouring lip, nesting capabilities, and a 5 star rating over 1,000 reviews on Amazon, you can’t beat the quality of these measuring cups. Pick these up today and never replace your measuring cups again.
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Measuring Spoons
Measuring spoons are used to precisely measure smaller amounts of liquid or solid cooking ingredients than measuring cups. This set of 5 stainless steel measuring spoons from Prepworks contains measurements of ¼ tsp all the way up to 1 tbsp. They’re magnetic and nested so you can put them away easily without losing any of them (which can often happen for the smaller spoons).
They’re also designed to be double sided to accommodate both liquids and solids and are dishwasher safe. After testing different measuring spoons, we settled on this set ourselves and use them in our kitchen every single day. Highly recommended!
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Mixing Bowls
For mixing together salad dressings, spice rubs, marinades, sauces, and even for storing leftovers, a set of high-quality mixing bowls is a must.
This 9-piece mixing bowl set from Luminarc can be used to do pretty much anything and won’t absorb stains and odours because it’s made of glass. Plus, these bowls stack easily for simple storage.
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Colander
For draining pasta or washing vegetables and salad greens, a colander is an essential piece for your minimalist kitchen. This 5-quart stainless steel colander from OXO Good Grips is well designed and has ergonomic non-slip handles and “feet” so it doesn’t slip all over the place.
This is an item you’ll use forever and couldn’t break even if you tried, so pick up this 5 star reviewed colander and forget about buying another in your lifetime.
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Vegetable Peeler
A vegetable peeler can really speed up your preparation time, whether you’re using it to peel potatoes, carrots, or any other vegetables.
We love this pirahna “Y-Peeler” from Kuhn Rikon because it’s so simple. No multi-tasking here, but this is a high quality peeler that will stand the test of time. It’s dishwasher safe and ergonomically designed, just like all of our other recommendations.
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Potato Masher
Although a potato masher is a great tool, it usually has a very inconvenient and bulky shape that makes closing your drawer difficult. We chose this flip potato masher from Prepara for a few important reasons.
First, it “flips”, which means that it’s not a bulky tool to store in a drawer, like most potato mashers are. Second, it’s of high quality stainless steel (with no BPA) and is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Third, it has only 5 star reviews on Amazon and is very highly recommended. You can’t go wrong with this quality potato masher.
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Whisk
A whisk is often one of the most used items in your kitchen, so it’s important to have one that’s ergonomically made. This 9-inch whisk from OXO Good Grips fits great in the hand and is perfect for whisking together salad dressings, sauces, eggs, desserts, and much more.
Plus, it’s dishwasher safe so you don’t have to worry about the handle melting or warping in the heat.
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Salad Spinner
A salad spinner is your best friend when it comes to having a crisp salad. To prevent your greens from going soggy, you’ll need to dry them and “spinning” them is by far the easiest way to do it.
Made by OXO Good Grips, this salad spinner can be used by simply pressing the button on the top. It’s very easy and simple to operate, and even features a brake and locking mechanism for easy storage.
We especially love this salad spinner because the strainer basket can be used for draining pasta and the bowl for serving. It’s a great multi-purpose tool!
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Grater
One thing we’re against here at Mealime is inefficiency. So what does this mean, exactly? It meals choosing multi-purpose tools and avoiding single-purpose tools whenever possible. Instead of purchasing different types of graters, a zester, and a chiffonade, why not choose one tool that can do it all?
This 7-in-1 box grater from Cuisipro can grate citrus, fine, coarse, ultra-coarse, parmesan, shave, slice and even has a ginger grater. It’s made of high-quality stainless steel and will last a lifetime.
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Shears
For cutting up a whole chicken and other meats, to vegetables, to stripping herbs, to even cutting the stems off of flowers, these kitchen and herb shears from OXO Good Grips are fantastic.
They’re extremely sharp, heavy duty, and comfortable. The blades even separate for easy cleaning. With 200 reviews and a 5 star rating, these shears are a fantastic value and deserve a spot in your kitchen.
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Citrus Juicer
Sometimes it’s the seemingly insignificant tasks in the kitchen that provide way more hassle than they should. Juicing a lemon or lime is one of those tasks!
It’s difficult to do, your hands get juice on them, and the seeds often fall into your food. That’s all solved with this quality citrus juicer from Prepworks . This one includes printed measurements so you know exactly how much juice you’ve squeezed. It fits lemons, limes, and oranges, and makes squeezing juice a joy. Plus, it’s dirt cheap!
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Garlic Press
We still have this garlic press from Kuhn Rikon but use it less than we used to. If you don’t like playing with garlic and want the quickest solution, pick up this highly rated garlic press and you’ll be good to go. But if you don’t mind crushing and chopping your own garlic, you may want to pass on this item.
We’ve gone back and forth with garlic presses over the years and are currently on the “non-essential” train. Basically, a garlic press is nice to have and does make crushing garlic easier. But it’s really not that difficult to cut / press your own garlic with just your chef’s knife, and it’s oddly satisfying to do so as well.
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Paring Knife
A paring knife is a kitchen knife with a short blade that can be used for a multitude of tasks. You can peel and chop with it, and the small tip is great for fine work like coring strawberries (or similar).
Our recommendation is the Wusthof Classic paring knife . It’s German made, of the highest quality, has 5 star reviews across the board on Amazon, and will last a lifetime. This workhorse of a knife deserves a spot in your kitchen.
Paring Knife (Premium)
The premium version of our recommended paring knife is from Wusthof’s Classic Ikon line .
We recommend Ikon knives for all of our premium knife recommendations, and this knife is no exception. Both the recommended and premium versions of this paring knife will work well for you, and the difference in price is fairly close. Pick whichever one you prefer.
Paring Knife (Budget)
For a much cheaper alternative to both our recommended and premium paring knife options, the Wusthof Pro paring knife is a great buy.
Coming in at less than $10 yet still full of German engineered quality, it’s a wonderful purchase on a budget.
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Honing Steel
If you’re going to purchase a quality chef’s knife (which you should) you’ll want to take care of it so it lasts a lifetime. It doesn’t take many tools or much time to maintain a quality knife, and this 10-inch honing steel from Wusthof is one of those tools.
Contrary to popular belief, a honing steel doesn’t actually sharpen your blade. Rather, it realigns your knife’s edge quickly and efficiently. When you need a new edge, that’s when a sharpener will be needed. Purchase both (next up is a sharpener) and you can maintain the sharpness and edge of your chef’s knife for a very long time.
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Knife Sharpener
For those times that honing your blade isn’t enough, a 2-stage sharpener is your ticket to a sharper knife in minutes.
Our recommended option is Wusthof’s precision 2 stage sharpener , coming in at just under $15. For the value you’ll receive, this sharpener is (in our minds) a no-brainer.
Knife Sharpener (Premium)
The premium knife sharpener we recommend is Wusthof’s Ikon knife sharpener . It’s beautiful and very sturdy, which adds quality to the sharpening experience.
We have this one in our kitchen and it’s a joy to use. Well worth the price.
Knife Sharpener (Budget)
Our budget option is a fantastically well-rated sharpener from KitchenIQ that has a near 5 star rating over 3000+ reviews and costs only $6.
You really can’t go wrong with this sharpener, and we recommend you purchase it even if you hadn’t planned on purchasing a sharpener. It’s cheap and effective. What more could you want?
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Cookware & Bakeware
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Stainless Steel SkilletSauté PanSmall SaucepanMedium SaucepanLarge PotCast Iron SkilletGrill PanBaking Sheet PanCasserole DishBroiler PanStockpot
Stainless Steel Skillet
A stainless steel skillet will likely be the workhorse of your kitchen. You will be using this cookware for frying, searing, sautéing, and browning, among other functions. For this reason, it’s important to pick a high quality stainless steel skillet that you can use for a lifetime.
We like Cuisineart’s Multiclad Pro line for all of our cookware, and their skillet is no exception . It is made of high quality stainless steel and even has a “helper” handle that makes it easier to carry heavy loads without tipping. Plus, it comes at a fantastic price for the quality. Highly recommended.
Stainless Steel Skillet (Premium)
All Clad’s take on the stainless steel skillet is, as with all of their other products, high quality and a joy to use.
We’ve used our All Clad stainless steel skillet for years now and can tell that’s it’s going to continue being used for years to come. Highly, highly recommended.
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Sauté Pan
A saute pan is different from a skillet in a couple of important ways. It has a wide flat bottom and vertical sides that generally go up much higher than a skillet’s flared sides do. This makes it easier to cook sauces and sear and braise meat than a skillet.
We recommend Cuisineart’s Multiclad Pro series sauté pan because of its superior value relative to our premium alternative. It won’t let you down and will last a lifetime of cooking.
Sauté Pan (Premium)
Our premium pick is All Clad’s 4-quart tri-ply bonded sauté pan . Just like the other All Clad picks in this article, we chose this pan because of its high quality construction, fantastic reviews, and made in USA quality guarantee. You can’t go wrong with All Clad.
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Small Saucepan
For small portion cooking of soups, stews, pastas or sauces, a lightweight and easy to handle saucepan is necessary. Cuisineart’s Multiclad Pro 1 ½ quart saucepan is our recommended small saucepan pick for your minimalist kitchen.
There’s not much more to say about the Multiclad series after promoting them in our other recommended cookware. Suffice to say, this small saucepan is fantastic value and is a high quality item that will last you as long as your cooking career lasts (which we hope is a very long time!).
Small Saucepan (Premium)
Our premium small saucepan pick is All Clad’s 1 quart tri-ply bonded sauce pan . You’ll notice by now that we recommend All Clad products for most of our premium recommended picks. Their made in USA high-quality construction and beautiful design sets them apart from their competitors, but their prices are set to match their quality. Choose this small saucepan if you want the best quality cookware that money can buy.
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Medium Saucepan
Just like most of our recommended cookware options we suggest purchasing from the same line, this 4-quart Multiclad Pro series saucepan from Cuisineart is our recommended pick for your medium saucepan needs.
It’s made of solid stainless steel and aluminum and has been designed to pour easily (a big frustration saver!). It is dishwasher and oven safe and can even be put under the oven broiler.
Medium Saucepan (Premium)
Our premium medium saucepan pick is by All Clad. It is made in the USA from stainless steel and has nothing but glowing reviews from its 5 star rating on Amazon.
Our recommended pick will likely be enough for all of your cooking needs, but if you’re interested in upgrading to the best, we highly recommend this 4-quart medium saucepan from All Clad .
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Large Pot
For cooking large dishes like soups, stews, pastas or sauces, you’ll need a large pot to handle the volume.
When it comes to stainless steel pots and pans in general, we’re big fans of Cuisineart’s Multiclad Pro series. They’re extremely durable and cook evenly, thanks to their solid stainless steel and aluminum construction. And because they’re made in China (rather than in the USA, like our premium brand recommendation ), Cuisineart is able to keep costs down for a decidedly premium product.
This large pot is perfect for cooking pasta, large dishes, or even for making your own broth. It is dishwasher and oven safe (even on broil) and was designed with simple pouring in mind. Pick up this “steal of a deal” pot and relax knowing you purchased a high-quality item at a fantastic price.
Large Pot (Premium)
For a made in USA high-quality large pot that you simply can’t go wrong purchasing, look no further than All Clad.
This 6 quart tri-ply bonded pot will last a lifetime and you’ll never tire from using it – take it from us that all All Clad products are a joy to use in the kitchen.
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Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron skillets have been workhorses in kitchens all over the world for over 2,000 years. Modern cast iron skillets are made from heavy cast iron and pre-seasoned (so food doesn’t stick); with impressive heat retention abilities these skillets are favoured for use on both the stovetop and oven alike.
You’ll never need another cast iron skillet in your lifetime as these are insanely durable and can cook anything. The best part? Our recommended cast iron skillet is made of high-quality materials in the USA and is very reasonably priced! You can’t go wrong with Lodge’s 12 inch cast iron skillet . We use ours often as well as their grill pan when we fancy burgers.
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Grill Pan
Grill pans have gained popularity in recent years. And why not? They’re great for those without a barbecue (or who don’t want to grill outside in the winter) but who still want those nice grill marks on their food.
For summer dishes like burgers, roasted salmon, meatballs, and marinated vegetables, a grill pan is a must. It creates tantalizing grill lines in your food, just like a barbecue does. But it’s much easier than barbecuing because you don’t have to leave the comfort of your kitchen and it only requires a stovetop element – no propane, gas, charcoal, or intense cleaning necessary.
This 12-inch cast iron grill pan from Lodge is high-quality made in the USA and is a great value, just like its cast iron skillet counterpart .
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Baking Sheet Pan
A baking sheet pan (or sheet pan, baking tray, baking sheet) is a flat, rectangular metal pan that is used for roasting and baking food in the oven. From quickly roasting cauliflower, broccoli, or squash to whipping up a tasty treat if you’re inclined to bake, a high quality baking sheet pan is an essential item for a minimalist kitchen.
This 100% pure aluminum sheet pan from Nordic Ware is commercial quality and a large size – perfect for spacing out your food and getting that delicious browned effect. This sheet pan is easy to clean, lightweight, sturdy, won’t bend or buckle like cheap alternatives, and will last a lifetime.
We use two of these sheets in our kitchen while testing new recipes. After plenty of use, they still look great and perform perfectly.
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Casserole Dish
A casserole dish is a large, deep dish with high edges that is used for baking or serving. For those lazy times you want to throw a one-dish meal into the oven (like lasagna or a casserole), a quality casserole dish is a must.
This casserole dish from HIC is made of fine white porcelain and is broiler, microwave, and dishwasher safe. That means that a lazy one-dish meal also is simple to clean. What could be better?
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Broiler Pan
A broiler pan is a rectangular metal pan for use under the high- heat broiler in the oven. It is much thicker than a typical baking sheet pan so it doesn’t warp under the high heat, and contains grooves and a draining pan that sits below to catch any fat that drips through (so your oven doesn’t get stained).
Broiling is great when you want your food to get a nice brown crusty top. Our experience with this broiler pan from Range Kleen is that it is sturdy and easy to clean (you can even throw it in the dishwasher). It can handle broiler heat (500 degrees fahrenheit or more) without warping, feels very high quality, and is something you’ll never have to replace.
Plus, this pan is super inexpensive. Pick one up today and you’ll likely never use it enough that you’ll have to replace it.
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Stockpot
A stockpot is a very large pot (usually 12 quarts) that is ideal for homemade broth or large portions of soups. Anytime you want to make an extra large meal is also a great reason to use a stock pot. But because most cooks don’t tend to make their own broth (though they should, it’s easy!) this is not an essential item for a minimalist kitchen.
Our recommendation is this 12-quart stockpot from Cuisineart’s Multiclad Pro line . It’s fantastic value with very high quality construction, materials, and reasonable prices. You can’t go wrong with this stockpot.
Stockpot (Premium)
Our premium pick is this 12-quart stockpot from All Clad . It is made in the USA and comes with the high quality guarantee that covers all All Clad purchases. Once again, this is an optional option, but if you often make stock, broth, and soups, this is a great premium pick.
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Cooking Tools & Kitchen Utensils
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Spatula
A spatula is a small cooking implement with a wide, flat, flexible blade that is used for mixing, spreading, and turning.
You may not think that a spatula can be much improved upon, but you’d be wrong! Tovolo has done a wonderful job with their line of stainless steel and silicon cooking implements. This is a high quality spatula that is heat resistant up to 600 degrees fahrenheit and won’t melt if you leave it against your pot or pan (which we’ve all done!). This small kitchen item is a joy to use and is very reasonably priced for the quality.
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Stirring Spoon
Going back to the wonderful design of Tovolo products, their stirring spoon is just as good as their slotted spatula .
With their trademark stainless steel and silicon construction, it will last for a very long time and won’t melt in different places (like other products do). Instead of stocking up on several spoons, choose one that is durable, heat resistant, dishwasher safe, and won’t scratch cookware or pans. This stirring spoon from Tovolo one will do great!
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Tongs
For easily flipping meats and vegetables, a good pair of tongs that can handle all kinds of different sized foods is a must. It’s important for them to have silicone tips to prevent scratching and a high degree of heat-resistance so they don’t melt away after frequent use.
This pair of tongs from Zyliss is beautifully designed. You can operate them with only one hand, and everything is done ergonomically and with sturdy construction. We have two of them for some reason, but one is all you need!
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Ladle
A ladle is essentially a very large, long-handled spoon. It is used for serving liquid dishes like soups, stews, or sauces.
This ladle from Tovolo is strongly built with a unique combination stainless steel and silicone, which means that it won’t melt if you leave it in your pot or pan or place it in the dishwasher.
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Oven Mitts
Oven mitts are used in order to protect your hands from being burned when transferring hot food to and from the oven. No longer will you have to wrap your hand in a tea towel and try not to spill your dish (or get burned) as you pull it out one handed.
Our recommended oven mitts from Kitchen Elements are made of silicone with a cotton interior and are dishwasher safe. Plus, they can be cleaned very easily and even look stylish! Whether you choose to purchase our recommended pick or another option, make sure you have quality oven mitts before beginning any high-heat oven cooking. A good pair of oven mitts is a must have for any kitchen.
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Trivet
A trivet is a heat resistant pad that you place hot dishes on, so you don’t burn your table. We love Bambri’s bamboo trivets because they’re both functional and fashionable and do what they’re supposed to do.
Instead of ugly cloth trivets that get stained easily, pick up these beautiful bamboo trivets that will last a long time and are easy to clean.
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Splatter Guard
A splatter guard is a device that is placed on top of skillets or sauté pans during high heat cooking in order to stop splattering hot oil and food from coating your stovetop.
Let’s face it, cooking can get messy. How many times have you had to clean your oven top and cupboards from splattering grease and oil? With this fine mesh splatter guard from Progressive International , these clean up days are over. It will fit most pans, is simple to clean and much sturdier than other splatter guards out there, and even has feet so you can set it down after use without leaving a mess on your countertop.
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Thermometer
A quality meat thermometer is a must if you often cook meats and want to stop guessing at when they’re done.
With this ultra fast and accurate thermometer , you’ll have a very accurate temperature reading in just 4 seconds. As the #1 best seller meat thermometer on Amazon, this has scores of 5 star reviews and only comes in at $25. Great buy.
Immersion Blender
An immersion blender (also known as a stick blender) is used to blend or puree food in the container its is being prepared in.
We use our immersion blender all the time. From blending soups and sauces directly in the pot, to whipping up homemade whipped cream for dessert, to easily making mayonnaise for hard boiled eggs, our recommended pick is a versatile two-speed blender from Conair that’s a cinch to use (and is even easier to clean). Plus, it’s very reasonably priced.
Immersion Blender (Premium)
If you’re looking to purchase a multi -speed all-in-one immersion blender with attachments, look no furthe ther than the Breville all-in-one processing stati tation .
It comes with a variety of useful attachm hments that are all ergonomic, high quality, and and very easy to clean. They turn your immersion blender into an ext extremely versatile tool. We love this package d e deal!
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Kitchen Scale
For precisely measuring raw food (an (and coffee beans, in my case) a small, lightweight, scale is needed. Look ook no further than American weigh scales digi igital pocket scale .
With a bright LED display, highly incre cremental measurements in US and metric units its, and compact size, this scale is perfect for most weighing functions y s you’ll ever need.
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Blender
If you’re a fan of making smoothies, sauces, dips, or soups, you’ll likely want a powerful blender instead of using a food processor every time.
Our pick is the Oster Versa blender that comes in at less than ½ the price of a Vitamix (our premium pick and the
de facto standard for powerful blenders) and performs just as well. This is a stylish blender with a 1,400 watt motor that pulverizes anything you can throw at it. This is a great
purchase for the price, and we highly recommend it.
Blender (Premium)