Buying new cookware is not an easy job as you will be
exposed to many options and you will have to choose one from so many. In addition to this, there are newer types of
cookware in the market which will make your decision all the more difficult.
For example: If you want to buy a mixer, you will
wonder if you should buy a multipurpose mixer or a hand blender etc. This
confusion only makes buying cookware a challenging job and it’s more
challenging to buy
cookware online as you may not have a sales
person helping you with making the right decision.
If you’re new to the whole world of kitchen and
cookware, continue reading for some basic knowledge that you need to possess.
1. Price: Always set a budget and choose a cookware that
is the best deal in the set budget. Sticking to the budget should be your
priority. Buying products because they look good or match the tiles in your
kitchen, is not how you go about it.
2. Maintenance: Always choose products that are low on
maintenance, some products would need a different
kind of washing agent or only hot water etc. This only adds an
additional cost of buying those types of washing agents etc. And it’s not just
the additional cost, it an added effort as well.
3. Suitable Conduction: This has to be in sync with what
type of cooking method you have at home. Some pots are not made for direct
usage on gas, and if you use an open gas method at home, then you will have to
buy cookware that suits your kitchen.
4. Durability: Cookware made of long-lasting metals should be preferred such as stainless steel.
They also need less maintenance.
Read up and gather all the information you want but
here’s a simple tip that you must follow. What type of cookware you buy will
always depend on the type of cooking style you have and the size of cookware
depends on the number of people you will be cooking for.
Other than the basic knowledge, you must understand the
various uses of pans & pots:
1. Sauce Pan: As
the name suggest, it’s used for making various kinds of sauces, steaming
vegetable and rice. Must-have and multipurpose.
2. Frying Pan: Depending upon the depth, you can use this
for deep or shallow frying. Another basic and must-have cookware.
3. Stock Pot: These are generally a large pot, used to
make soup or broth and can even be used to cook lobsters or boil pasta.
4. Skillet: This one is mainly for sautéing, stir-frying and even cooking vegetables or
meat.
Once you have figured what kind of cookware you need, buying cookware online or
offline will not be a challenge at all!
