If you are just starting to cook, or are moving in on your own, there is a big chance that you don’t have a lot of kitchen utensils right now. Here is what I want to recommend to have, as soon as you are setting off. As times passes, you will, naturally, get more kitchen gadgets. Here are five that I would recommend taking off with:
Cutting board
This is something very basic, as you can’t chop anything without having a cutting board. It is very versatile, as you are able to chop pretty much anything on it - onions, potatoes, tomatoes, meat, herbs, etc.
Some people prefer to have separate cutting boards for meat, dairy items, vegetables, etc. Other people get differently sized cutting boards, and use them depending on the amount of things they need to chop. Begin with one, and see what else you need in future.
Knives
This again is very basic, but you will not be able to chop or cook anything without a knife. A good, sharp knife goes a long way to help you prepare your food. There are a lot of knives to choose from. probably you might want to go to some shops, and hold the knives in your hand. This way you know which one you are comfortable with.
Cookware
You need a pot for pretty much anything - starting from boiling pasta to making soups or to stewing and to pretty much anything else. Some pots come with colander inserts, which makes it easier to cook pasta. Otherwise, you may get a colander separately, and use that.
Saute pan
I love saute pans, and use them very often. You can use the saute pan for preparing stir fries, sauteing meat and fish, cooking vegetables and a lot more. I recommend getting one without wooden handle that you can put it into the oven as well.
Roasting Pan.
These are perfect for preparing things in the oven. A roasting pan can help you prepare your favorite dishes in the oven, from roast to roasted chicken to roasted vegetables.
Don’t be daunted - cooking is a lot of fun. Start with getting a few things that I recommended, and step by step add to your collection of kitchen equipment as time goes by.