Which "weapon" is the most suitable for you in the kitchen?

2023/02/08

Knives, the choice to cut everything

Evaluation background

Home living kitchen can be said to be the "main battlefield" of housewives, and in the "battlefield" of "knife light pot shadow", what kind of knives to use as "weapons" is a problem that every housewife cannot ignore. Good knives It can be said to be an indispensable helper for housewives. But in the face of all kinds of knives on the market, how can housewives choose what they want?

■ Survey results

Variety of stainless steel knives

At present, there are the most types of steel knives on the market, including cast steel kitchen knives, meat knives, bone chopping knives, fruit knives, etc. Steel knives are suitable for cutting different fruits and vegetables, and have a wide range of uses.

From the price point of view, the price of steel knives in bulk or in plastic bags is relatively low, only about 10 yuan. They are usually plastic handles, and the blades are slightly lighter. Ms. Zhang, who was shopping in a supermarket, told the reporter that this kind of steel kitchen knife with a slightly lower price is slightly less durable and is mainly suitable for use as temporary kitchen utensils.

And some beautifully packaged knives, mostly mahogany handles, etc., have a good texture and feel. They can be used for home use or as gifts for relatives and friends. The price is generally around 60 to 70 yuan.

Steel fruit knives are slightly smaller, and the price is mostly around 30 yuan.

Judging from the manuals of various products, steel knives can also be sharpened, but the sharpness is not as sharp as iron kitchen knives.

The complete set of knives is beautiful

In major supermarkets, seven-piece and eight-piece sets of knives are relatively common, mostly made of stainless steel, and the price of a set is generally around 100 yuan.

Whether it is a wooden seat set knife or a plastic seat set knife, the knives are relatively complete, and the needs of household knives can generally be met, such as cutting knives, chopping knives, frozen conditioning knives, fruit knives, scissors, sharpening sticks, etc. A knife is inserted into a slot, and seven or eight knives are placed in their respective positions, which is very neat and suitable for display in well-decorated kitchens and restaurants, and their safety performance is relatively good.

Iron knife is easy to use but easy to rust

"Actually, when it comes to knives, iron knives are the best, but they are easy to rust.

"Mr. Wang, who bought knives in a certain daily chemical shop, told the reporter. It is understood that the price of iron knives is mostly around 10 yuan. One of the biggest disadvantages is that it is particularly prone to rust if it is exposed to water or not used for a long time, and it is easy to affect the cleanliness of dishes.

However, compared with stainless steel knives, it is sharper after being polished by a whetstone, so it is more practical, so many citizens still choose iron knives.

■Expert advice

It is wise to choose a good knife

How to choose a good knife, in fact, also has knowledge. When choosing a knife, you should focus on whether the cutting edge of the knife is straight or not. A straight cutting edge is more convenient for grinding and cutting. Unedged kitchen knives can be used to test the hardness by cutting iron with the cutting edge. If the cutting edge can cut iron out of flaws, it means that the knife has steel and hardness.

Of course, you cannot test the hardness by colliding two kitchen knives edge to edge.

■Citizen opinion

Only for the benefit and not for the extra

Ms. Li, a citizen, believes that one or two household knives are enough, but bone-cutting knives are actually less practical. Generally, you can choose a clamped steel kitchen knife at home, which is more suitable for cutting vegetables and meat.

Many families are greedy for cheap when buying kitchen knives, and replace them with new ones when they are blunt. In fact, she believes that instead of changing kitchen knives frequently, it is better to buy a good quality kitchen knife, and then buy a whetstone or a whetstone. More economical, and a good knife is more comfortable to use.

■Intimate reminder

How do knives prevent rust

Iron knives are prone to rust after cutting vegetables and fruits, but if you put the knife in rice washing water after cutting, you can avoid rust. In addition, after the kitchen knife is used, soak it in hot water for a while, and then apply some raw oil or smear it with ginger slices to prevent rust.

If the knife has been rusted, you can use radish slices or potato slices with a little fine sand to scrub repeatedly, and the knife rust will be removed immediately. It can also be rubbed with cut onions to remove rust. After using the kitchen knife, you must wipe off the water and dirt on the knife with a clean rag, especially when cutting raw materials with fishy or salty taste, such as pickles and sauerkraut, rinse them with clean water.

In addition, it is worth reminding that it is best to scald the knives that have cut raw fish, meat, and poultry with boiling water to avoid contamination by parasites.

After the kitchen knife is used up, it should be hung on the knife holder to avoid contamination due to contact with other items.

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