Al Czervik Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 What kitchen gear do you actually use that most would consider unusual? I'll start. Katsuobushi grater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Cast iron Mortar and Pestle Nutmeg grinder Chestnut knife 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Big Ass Skillet 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Tiny Raclette grill. Fondue set 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Batesmotel said: Cast iron Mortar and Pestle Nutmeg grinder Chestnut knife I have a couple mortar/pestles. I use them all the time. ETA, the molcajete is a couple hundred years old. Edited January 30, 2021 by Al Czervik 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Nothing beats toasting fresh spices and grinding them in a mortar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 I always reach for a mortar over a food processor when making pesto, rouille, romesco, mayo, etc. I think the processor over oxidizes and does not taste as good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) Anyone else use one of these? Edited January 31, 2021 by Al Czervik spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 We had one in culinary school but I never used it. I love hand made pasta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjohnson Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Blue point Oil filter wrench to open Wide Mouth jars when Arthritis has come to play. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, Batesmotel said: We had one in culinary school but I never used it. I love hand made pasta. Me too, to a fault. I love that the chitarra makes rustic square noodles that have lots of micro crags to cling to sauce. It is especially quick and easy for smaller quantities. A couple hands of AP and a couple of semolina, an egg or two, and some salt. Mix. Rest. Roll. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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