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Update on Measuring Spoons

Published April 3rd, 2007 in Kitchen Ware. 4 Comments

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(I have been using Korean mother style measurements for the past two weeks - a dash of this and a pinch of that - Do you like that style? No, I don’t think so. It is quite convenient when I am in a rush, but it doesn’t always guarantee sound taste.)

I finally found stainless steel measuring spoons which consist of 1 tbsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 tsp, and 1/4 tsp at Big W. It was by accident, because I was looking for a Tefal wok. I couldn’t find a wok but instead I found stainless steel spoons.

One home work is done and another to solve.

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(Both brand names are Wiltshire - Green spoons are made with nylon, about AU $13 and stainless steel spoons are about AU $ 6.20)

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Help Needed : Measuring Spoons

Published March 22nd, 2007 in Kitchen Ware. 13 Comments

What kind of measuring spoon is the standard one in your country?
I have been looking for stainless steel sets of measuring spoons for 2 weeks now, which includes 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp (more spoons are better). That is what I used to use in Korea. I didn’t bother bringing my old ones from Korea, because I thought it would be easy to find the same ones in Australia too, but maybe I was wrong.

I can see plastic measuring spoons or stainless steel ones with odd capacities such as 1⅓ tbsp or 1.25ml etc etc. I have tried Coles, Target, Big W, K mart, Robins Kitchen, and Myer, so if you happened to see one what I am looking for, please let me know. Thank you for your help.

Update - I found some. Thank you.

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BBQ Grill Plate

Published January 8th, 2007 in Kitchen Ware and Product Reviews. 11 Comments

My mom owned Korean restaurants for nearly 15 years, on and off.

She had plenty of chances to buy grill plates, and when she bought a grill pan for her restaurant, she considered these things.

  • Affordability - Not too expensive
  • Weight - Not too heavy plate. (easy to lift and wash)
  • Usability - easy to clean (its coating shouldn’t scratch off), well built oil draining system, fits on the portable burner, safety from the oil splashing.

This is a picture of the grill plate I used for my samgyeopsal party the other day.

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(Front - if you see closely, there is a blocking bolt in the core. You need to unscrew it with your hands to drain the oil. The separate parts are for baking garlic and chilies etc though, they don’t cook well there, so it is pretty much for keeping them warm.)

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(Back - Those four legs are to sit on the portable burner.)

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(Side - Oil comes out through this chanel, so you need to put a bowl to catch the oil near the exit)

I did my best to get the best quality grill for its price at Homeplus. If I give it a point, 5 is the highest, I will give it, 4.3 out of 5.

Point details

  • Affordability: 4/5
  • Weight: 5/5
  • Total usability: 4/5
    1. Easy to clean - 3/5 (I think it will scratch off eventually)
    2. Well built oil draining system - 4/5 (It was slightly blocked inside until we cleaned it out)
    3. Fits to the portable burner - 5/5
    4. Safety from the oil splashing - 4/5

      Made by Kitchen art/ 14,900 won (US $15.70)

      I think if you don’t open the core bolt, you can cook other kinds of meat like Bulgogi (Marinated beef). I haven’t tried it yet though, if I do, I will let you know.

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