Tools and Equipment Needed in Preparing Appetizers.

Objectives After learning the content of this lesson, you will be able to: 

 1. identify tools and equipment needed in the preparation of appetizers; 

 2. explain 7 uses of tools and equipment needed in the preparation of appetizer. 

 3. be familiar on how to use the tools and equipment needed in preparation of appetizers. 

 Mise’ En Place is a French term which means “set in place” that is you have everything ready to cook and in its place. You should be able to identify and prepare all the needed tools and equipment as well as all the ingredients to make the preparation and cooking easily. tools needed in the preparation of appetizers: 

1. Ball Cutter-sharp edged scoop for cutting out balls of fruits and vegetables.

2. Rubber Spatula – used to scrape off contents of bowls.

3. Channel Knife – small hand tool in making garnishes.

4. Spatula – used for manipulating foods like spreading. 

5. Wire Whip – used for mixing thinner liquids.

6. Zester – used to remove zest or citrus peels in thin strips.

7. French knife – for chopping, slicing and dicing.

8. Paring Knife – used for trimming and paring fruits and vegetables.

9. Butter Curler – used for making butter curls.

10. Cutting Board – board for cutting fruits and vegetables.

11. Kitchen Shear – cutting device for ingredients like scissors.

12. Potato Masher – designed to press potato and cooked vegetables.

13. Chiller – for keeping cold foods chilled for service.

14. Oven – for baking