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Before going to the main topic, here are a few things you should know about this humble kitchen equipment. While we have already covered what is a spatula and what are spatulas used for, do you know the origin of the word? Well, it is derived from ‘spathe’, a Latin word, meaning a sword with a broad blade. Whereas, it was in 1525 the word ‘spatula’ entered the English vocabulary.
So what are the types of spatula, the ones who are new to the kitchen area may ask. Basically, there are 3 types of cooking spatulas – flippers or turners, scrapers and spreaders – which individually have further varieties. Namely, grill spatula or BBQ spatula, roti or dosa spatula, fish spatula, saute spatula, cake spatula, salad server, stirrer and scoop to name a few. Spatulas come in different materials such as metal, wood, silicone, rubber and plastic. Phew! Truly a ‘spatulacular’ variety!
Wondering why are there so many kinds of spatulas? The answer is obvious – there are diverse cuisines and different food preparing procedures. Say; stirring, blending, sieving, serving or transferring food, scooping, smashing, spreading and so on. Having a suitable tool will make the cooking process easy, effective and eventually, churn out a perfect dish. Ideally, using a long spatula for cooking is good and comfortable.
Choosing the right type of cooking spatula, in fact, depends upon the dish that one is preparing. For instance, there are spatulas that have slits or holes in the blade, which are suitable for frying or grilling, something that will drain off excess oil. Now that answers the question as to why do spatulas have slots. Some have solid surface or slightly concave blades, (called spatula spoons), which are good for stirring, lifting food or spreading. Choose a spatula that is comfortable to hold and matches your recipe.
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Reasons for choosing wooden spatula for cooking
In most kitchens these days, it is very common to find plastic spatulas since it is cheap, very light in weight, easy to handle and wash. In our opinion, choosing wooden spatulas for cooking is the best. It is a safer and healthier option when compared to plastic, nylon or silicone ones. Need more reasons? Then read on:
Using a wooden spatula for cooking is thus beneficial, no doubt. Coming to its care and maintenance part, there are certain things that one needs to consider for keeping it in a good condition for a long time. Regular cleaning of your wooden spatula is essential to keep it hygienic, especially fungus-free.
Steps to clean your spatula
Every new spatula is usually accompanied by an instruction manual that explains the cleaning procedure in detail. Since dishwashers are very much in vogue these days, spatulas now are made dishwasher friendly. However, one is advised to double-check before putting their wooden spatula in the dishwasher. Because spatulas are sometimes either made of bamboo or wood. Such material-type spatula would generally demand an extra care than the common ones. Here we have some tips on how to take care of such types of spatulas.
Which spatula is the best?
So far, one would have understood that the cooking spatula turns out to be a must-have tool for kitchens. While there are different spatula types, it is important that one gives enough thought to the material a cooking spatula is made of. Our vote goes to the traditional and natural wooden spatula. Using wooden spatulas for cooking has been an age-old practice and for various factors, the wooden ones, in particular, are preferred over other materials by many.
On another note, experts do believe that wooden spatulas are the best healthy alternatives when compared to plastic and other types of spatulas. As a matter of fact, it is agreed upon that using neem wood spatula is a really good choice and is considered as the best wooden spatula for cooking, material-wise. For, neem has health benefits and when used such spatula for cooking food, it will lead to healthy living. Not only that, it will retain the authentic flavor of a dish, making it tastier and healthier.
In conclusion, we hope this article influences you to ditch plastic spatulas and buy wooden spatulas instead. As a health-focused cookware brand, we are constantly promoting the idea of making kitchens healthy by using natural cookware. At The Indus Valley, you will find a wide range of beautiful wooden spatulas for cooking that are not only beautiful but also affordable. Spatula for dosa, Neem wood skimmer, spatula spoon and many more – browsing through our spatula variety will leave you totally impressed. We also have a wooden spatula set available with different cookware combos.
By visiting our tableware section, your search for the best wooden spatula set in India will end for sure!
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