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Types of kitchen knives and their application

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  Most kitchen cutting tasks can be done with a good chef's knife. That said, a blade designed specifically for a purpose can make cutting easier and more accurate. The right knives will encourage you to prepare food confidently and creatively - you won't have to worry about the best way to tackle a cut. This article aims to introduce the most popular types of kitchen knives and the tasks they are designed for in the kitchen. You will learn what to include and what not to include in your knife set. Types of Kitchen Knives There are probably more than a dozen different types of kitchen knives , some versatile, others dedicated to a specific use. The 11 knives on this list are the most popular knives for everyday kitchen and restaurant jobs. They are the ones that make up the centerpiece of all sets of kitchen knives , both professional and domestic The essential knives in your kitchen 1 -cook’s knife Also called a chef's knife, it is the most important knife in

How to Remove Pin Bones from a Salmon Fillet

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  Before cooking salmon fillets, it is recommended to check the bones. These small "floating" bones do not attach to the main skeleton of the fish and remain hidden in the flesh after the fish is cut into pieces. Some fishmongers will remove them for you, but others won't. Coniferous bones are hard to find and are best detected by touch. To find and delete them, follow these steps: Step 1. Place the fillet on the work surface and move your finger along it. If you have thorns, you should be able to feel the nails. Stage 2. As you trace the bone, slide one of your hands under the mesh under the bone and lift the mesh slightly to allow it to flex and the bone to pop out. Step 3. Grasp the end of the bone with fish tweezers or needle-nose pliers and slowly and steadily pull on the bone, moving gently until it comes loose. Repeat until the steak is boneless. Choose a tool   The pin bones are slippery, so you need a tool with a good grip to remove them. Many cutler

Chef Knife vs. Utility Knife

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  Every professional chef needs a quality knife set. But how do you tell the difference between the blades and which one is the perfect choice for the prep task at hand? Here's a simple breakdown of the chef's knife versus the utility knife. As you look at the knife block, you might be wondering: which knife is which? When faced with a large piece of meat, your instinct tells you to grab a bigger knife. Likewise, small precision cuts require smaller utensils. .It seems quite simple. But while this way of thinking is a good start, it is not entirely correct. In fact, most professional chefs know that each knife in the block is specifically designed to perform one or more specific tasks. It's quite a long story, but for today's purposes we'll address two of the most popular knives in your arsenal: the chef's knife and the utility knife. What's the big difference? Chef's Knife 101 First of all, a chef's knife is generally larger, ranging i