Author: Umi Fatimah
Cooking is an art that requires the right equipment. For beginners, having a collection of suitable pans is an important first step.
However, you need to know that not all pans are the same. Pans are made in different materials, have different claddings, and come in different sizes/shapes.
Some have a built-in spout on the side for easy pouring or measurement marks on the inner pot wall. The handles and lids can also vary greatly.
With all this variety, you as a beginner may have difficulty choosing the right type of pan for you. In this article, ResepKoki will provide recommendations for 5 types of pans that you must have in the kitchen for those of you who are beginners in cooking.
1. Sauce Pan (Sauce Pan)
As the name suggests, this type of pan is used for making sauce. Saucepan usually round at the bottom, but have higher walls compared to a frying pan.
This pan is ideal for cooking liquids because you can stir and pour without worrying about spills or splashes. A number of saucepan also equipped with pointed edges for easy pouring.
Apart from making sauce, a saucepan can also be used to warm milk or cook vegetables quickly. That is why this type of pan is often referred to as a multi-purpose pan.
2. Stove Pan
Stove pans are usually used for cooking in large quantities, such as sup. Its large size allows you to cook in larger volumes and is ideal for preparing large quantities of food. When it comes to choosing a stovetop pot, a 12-quart pot is the most useful size.
As well as paying attention to size, look for a stove pan that is tall and narrow, not wide. Also pay attention to the handle, of! The pan handle must be strong and sturdy to withstand heavy lifting. Also choose a thicker bottom of the pan, because this can prevent the food from burning easily and the pan will not leak easily.
3. Frying Pan
A frying pan or what people more often call a frying pan is a multi-purpose kitchen tool that must be owned by those of you who are beginners. Whether for frying fritters or eggs, sautéing vegetables or searing steak, the right frying pan can improve the taste and texture of your cooking.
Griddles are available in a variety of sizes and materials, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. So, for those of you who want to buy a frying pan, consider the type of cooking you do most often and choose a frying pan that suits that cooking technique.
For example, if you like making fritters or grilling steaks, a cast iron or stainless steel skillet is a good choice. Meanwhile, if you prefer to cook low-fat dishes, a non-stick frying pan may be the ideal choice.
4. Belly Soon (Pressure Cooker)
Pressure Cooker or also known as a pressure cooker. For those of you who are beginners in cooking, you must use this type of pan if you want to make the texture of the meat more tender.
By using high-pressure water steam, this pan allows the food to become tender and the spices to penetrate better while maintaining the nutritional content of the food, thereby speeding up cooking time.
5. Wajan Teflon (Non-stick Pan)
A Teflon pan is a pan coated with a non-stick coating, making it ideal for frying or cooking food with little or no oil. This pan is very suitable for cooking omelette, pancakeor grilling meat steaks without worrying about food sticking to the surface.
Nah, That’s the type of pan that you must have as a beginner. Having the right collection of pans in your kitchen is an important step to starting your cooking journey. By having the right collection of pans in your kitchen, you will be more confident and ready to create a variety of delicious dishes more freely.
Atsarina Luthfiyyah (Senior Editor)
Has educational experience in the fields of Culinary and Journalism. His hobbies are writing, traveling and cooking. Masters in Communication Sciences at Gadjah Mada University
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