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There are quite a few tools have been used in traditional cuisine for thousands of years in China. Some of them are still visible in most families, some only in rural areas can be seen, or may disappear in the modern world. But to cook authentic American Chinese food, that tastes like Grandma always some of the components can not be easily replaced by what you see in stores.
China Wok
Deep pan with round bottom used indifferent ways. Is iron, steel and stainless steel with a copper layer on the bottom. Iron heats more evenly, but must be seasoned before using or food sticking.
To season: Fill pan with water. Add soap and soda and bring to boil. Pour water, dry it. Place pan on high heat. oil pan and turn to coat. Pour the excess oil. Place pan on low heat and wipe with a dry cloth.
To clean: After using pan to wash, while stillhot. Clean and put the fire to dry completely.
Knife
Heavy and wide. All purpose - for paring knife, cutting, slicing, chopping and carving.
Iron range
Comes in square or round front. rounded ones are easier to use with Chinese wok. Use for frying, steaming and basting.
Iron spoon
Use the back side for mixing food with minimum disruption.
Steamer
Used for steaming buns,Chicken, meat, fish. Chinese wok filled with boiling water over September. Buy a size smaller than wok. There are new styles of steamers on the market of different materials. But Chinese believe that the traditional steamer works better.
Creamer
Used for frying and boiling to get rid of excess oil or water.
Wire Sieve
With handle. Used to cook the noodles, dumplings, etc.
Steaming forCookies
Small - about 15cm (6 ") diameter. Methodology large boat. Serve hot pastries in steamers. Dishes are served meat sandwiches small (small steam buns, or Xiao Long Bao meat Zi), steamed meat dumplings (Shao Mai), etc.
Moulds for cookies
Made of wood carved with various designs. Not more popular in modern society, as people tend to buy cookies off the shelf. Some may even molds for largeHolidays, or just Chinese New Year.
Bamboo brush
Used to wash in hot wok. Guess the only people in some rural areas still use this type of brush. More people use regular washing cloth found on market.
Rolling pin
preparation of noodles occasion dumpling skins, Chinese pancakes and more. Select With the hustle and bustle of today, most people willing to buy time, fresh pasta and gnocchi cook saw the skin of small suppliersto save time on the road. Choose sturdy wooden ones.
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