Asian cooking is more popular than every before, and creating delicious authentic, or fusion meals is made easier when using the appropriate tools. But, don’t just keep this array of Asian tools stuck in the cabinet awaiting the time when you decide to make Asian food – all these tools are versatile for use in every day cooking. Here are some of my favorites that will serve you well whatever you are cooking.
Helen’s Asian Kitchen Stir Fry Sauce Bottle
What I love about this sauce bottle is that it is designed to measure, mix, serve and store stir fry sauces – in a quick-to-make, and easy-to-store manner. Forget looking up a recipe every time you need it, this bottle has four, authentic Asian stir fry sauce recipes printed directly on the glass bottle. (And, they’re permanent, so no worries about it fading or wearing off).
Go ahead an mix things up and make Mandarin Orange, Canton Oyster, Beijing Hoison or Sichuan Spicy Black Bean Sauce. The 13-ounce bottle comes with an airtight cap, so you can store what you don’t use, in the fridge. Bottom line, authentic, Asian meals couldn’t be easier.
Helen’s Asian Kitchen Rice Washing Bowl
A rice-washing bowl is an imperative whether you are simmering the grain on the stove or preparing it with a rice cooker. Unfortunately, I was well into my adult life before I learned of the need to rinse my rice. Admittedly, with Minute Rice gracing the table when I was young, there was no need to rinse the rice. So, when I set out on my own, and began cooking non-Minute Rice rice, it never dawned on me that I needed to rinse it.
For all those cooking purists out there, you’ll be relieved to know that I am rinsing my rice. And, while it isn’t an arduous task, I do find that the Helen’s Asian Kitchen Rice Washing Bowl makes it quite easy to do. The design, with its flat solid base stabilizes the bowl for soaking, and with a quick tilt, the perforated side strainer allows water and debris to drain out. Made from stainless steel, it is easy to wash by hand, but if needed, it’s also dishwasher safe.
Helen’s Asian Kitchen Bamboo Steamer
Helen’s Asian Kitchen Stainless Steel Steamer Ring
Dumplings are delicious and so easy to prepare when using this 10″ steamer. But, what makes this bamboo steamer even more great is its versatility in the kitchen. Go beyond dumplings and use the steamer for so much more including veggies, fish, eggs, meat, bao and beyond. The 2-tier design offers ample room for preparing single or multiple servings. Made from 100-percent all-natural bamboo, its design, especially when used with the stainless steel steaming ring turns almost any pan or stockpot into a steamer.
Helen’s Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer
Affectionately nicknamed for its web-like design, the Spider Strainer is ideal for making noodles, homemade dumplings, and other types of pasta, blanching vegetables, deep frying, and more. This Spider Strainer features a shallow mesh basket that drains fried food quickly so they stay crispy and flavorful without an oily residue. Its bamboo handle stays cool to the touch during use.
Helen’s Asian Kitchen Carbon Steel Wok
This carbon steel wok is the perfect addition to your cookware collection as it is ideal for stir frying, stewing, sauteing, steaming, braising, frying, and deep frying. Made of high-quality carbon steel that conducts heat evenly, and once properly seasoned, will work like a charm. It’s flat-bottom design sits securely on any stovetop and works equally well with gas, electric, and induction.
Whether you’re a skilled home cook, or just starting out, this collection of Asian kitchen tools are essential for every day use. Enjoy!
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