Steemit Engagement Challenge S7-W5: Special Utensils From Our Kitchen

This is my second participation in the #steemitironchef Community - Engagement Challenge. I have many special utensils used in my kitchen. It is really hard to pick one, nowadays we have a variety of utensils that simplifies our day-to-day work in the kitchen.

I'm a person who does not have much time to spend in the kitchen. I like quick food preparation. I think I'm so attached to my special utensils as I find it really hard to work without them. All that I use helps me to save time and get the work done smoothly without any trouble.

What are your special kitchen utensils, how much do they help or simplify your life when cooking and how often do you use them?

1. Coconut Scrapper.

Coconut is used in various ways in Sri Lankan dishes. Preparing Coconut milk for curries is one of the major tasks in the cooking process. Earlier I used to have a manual machine but I found this Coconut machine very helpful, as it needs very less effort and can scrape Coconut within a few mins.

This is the first thing I do before I start cooking. It needs some time to get used to it but after some time it is much easier than the manual machine. I use the Coconut scrapper almost every day. I can scrape any number of Coconuts in a very short time.

2. Blender

This is also an essential utensil in my kitchen. Without the blender, I find it very hard to work. It makes my work less complicated and less time-consuming. I use it almost every day. It is required for me to make our food and baby food.

I use the Blender more often to make Coconut milk. The traditional way of making coconut milk is by hand, using these types of utensils helps to get the work done without any effort. Using a blender reduces the use of hands, I think it's a more hygienic way to prepare your meals. Time is very important to me. I carry it anywhere if I'm traveling away from home. Having these special utensils makes my cooking preparation a happy time.

3. Strainer

Strainer is mostly used to pour blended Coconut milk. It is a must-have in the kitchen. I use it every day when I'm preparing food. I'm very careful when purchasing strainers. I make sure to buy a good quality strainer. I try to keep the strainer clean as possible. I don't use a strainer for long periods, I change it soon if it's torn and too old to use

I avoid pouring hot on plastic nets, as I think that is unhealthy. There are steel strainers too. But I prefer using plastic ones because I have heard of dangerous accidents, especially when making baby food. Using a strainer reduces the waste of food. It helps me to get the Coconut milk fully strained without any trouble.

3. Grater

Grater is also an essential utensil that I use. I always use grated garlic and ginger in my food. Having a Grater helps me to grate anything I want easily. Chopping by knife needs more time and the size that is required may vary. Using a grater does not have any risk. My husband loves to help me with grating, maybe because that's the easiest to do.

What is your favorite utensil, the one that stands out from the rest, how did it come into your life? Tell us if it was a gift or a purchase, tell us its function.

My favorite utensil is the Coconut scrapper. I love it so much because the time used to scrape coconut is very less. With a baby at home, I sometimes don't get enough time for food preparation. In such a situation having a Coconut scrapper is very useful. I have seen how my mom simplifies her work in the kitchen and I have seen how much it helps her. Scrapping coconut is one of the laziest things to do, but having this machine makes it really easy for me. Now I can scrape Coconut in no time!

I purchased it a few years back and it's still helping me with my work. The only disadvantage is it runs on electricity. When there are power cuts I'm not able to use it. Therefore I make sure that I scrape the coconut before I start cooking so that I won't be in trouble when cooking.

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All the above-mentioned utensils are the most commonly used and the ones that I don't regret purchasing. It is very helpful in my daily food preparation. It makes my life much easier and cooking a happy time.