Flashcards

Steamers, Broilers, Holding & Serving Equipment

BREYANA WILLIAMS English 19 cards

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1SteamerUsed to steam food items like vegetables and grains . It uses low or high steam pressure. A steamer often consists of a set of pots.
2Convection SteamersSteam is generated in a boiler and then piped to the cooking chamber, where it is vented over the food. Cooks use convection steamers to cook large quantities of food.
3Pressure SteamerWater is heated under pressure in a sealed compartment. It's very important to release the pressure before opening the door on a pressure steamer.
4Steam-Jacketed KettleThe kettle's bottom and sides have two layers, and steam circulates between the layers, heating liquid food like soups and stews quickly and evenly.
5Tilting Frying PanOften called a fry pan or skillet; used to grill, steam, braise, sauté, and stew many different kinds of food.
6CharbroilerUses gas or electricity to mimic the effects of charcoal in a grill. Food juices drip onto the heat source to create flames and smoke, which add flavor to broiled food items.
7Countertop BroilerUsed to purée, liquefy, and blend food.
8Hotel BroilerUse this large, radiant broiler to broil large amounts of food quickly.
9RotisserieA unit in which cooks place food on a stick, or spit, and roast it over or under a heat source.
10SalamanderA small radiant broiler usually attached to the back of a range. Use it to brown, finish, and melt food to order.
11Bain-MarieAny type of hot-water bath meant to keep food items warm.
12Carbonated Beverage MachineThis machine is attached to tanks that hold the premixed blends for selected soft drinks and to a tank that contains CO2.
13Chafing DishesUsed to keep food items hot on a buffet table. The heat source for chafers are sternos that are placed underneath the chafers filled with hot water.
14Food Warmer or Steam TablesThe unit is designed to hold hotel pans, either one full-size pan or multiple smaller pans per slot.
15Hot BoxThis is an insulated piece of equipment designed to hold sheet pans and hotel pans.
16Hot-Holding CabinetA heavily insulated cabinet designed to hold either hotel pans or sheet pans on racks in the interior.
17Ice MachineMakes ice cubes, flakes, chips, and crushed ice.
18Tea MakerWorks the same as the coffee maker, but it makes tea for iced tea.
19Speed RacksAre generally made of metal and have slots into which foodhandlers can slide sheet pans. This can create shelves of various heights, depending on need.