Useful Dominican Kitchen Utensils You Need
Cooking shouldn't require a lot of gadgets or expensive widgets, but there are some basic Dominican kitchen utensils that you should have to make our Dominican recipes, and some tools that make our lives easier. Here are some useful basic kitchen utensils to own.
By - Reviewed:. Original: Jan 1, 2016.
What cooking utensils will you need for Dominican cooking, and for cooking in general? Let me give you a short list of basic kitchen utensils and tools.
You should feel free to purchase them elsewhere if you so choose.
Some Dominican dishes (like rice recipes) cannot be cooked in just any pot. You need thick-bottom pots to get a well-cooked, crispy concón. And for braising nothing beats cast iron, or failing that, cast aluminum pots. I own both types, but I do prefer cast iron---although I concede that these may be much too expensive for some budgets.
I have built my collection of cast iron pots and pans over the years (I started with this basic set, which you can see in some of my pictures), but I never got rid of my aluminum pots (I have the same in the picture at the top).
Buy at least 3 sizes for rice, meats, and soups.
If you are going to be baking, you need to buy the right stuff. This set here includes practically everything you'll need to get your baking going: cake, bread, casserole, and cupcake molds, plus one baking sheet. It really is great, and made by a great, trusted brand. It's also fairly inexpensive.
I would also suggest that you add a springform pan to your collection, I have this same one and absolutely love it. It is completely nonstick and very easy to clean. Springform pans are great for baking cheesecakes, and some pastelones.
If you are a casual cook or can't afford expensive cooking utensils right now, there are many good brands that offer good knives that, with proper care, will give years of good service (like the ones linked above).
Same with cutting boards. But if you are serious about cooking, and have the money for it, start with great knives and cutting boards I have those, and they are worth every penny.
