Give an artist the right tools, and he will create magic for you. The same is true for the culinary arts. Professional chefs across the world don’t have one, two, or three types of knives but multiple different styles that help them whip up delicious dishes and decorate dining tables exclusively.
Additionally, the appropriate tools can make all the difference in the world of culinary arts. One of the most important tools a chef or cook possesses is a set of high-quality knives. There is a universe of uncommon but highly specialized knives waiting to be discovered. Most people are only familiar with typical kitchen blades like chef’s knives and paring knives. In this extensive blog by Mostafawi Group, which is one of the largest suppliers of ICEL kitchen knives in UAE, we will explore a range of uncommon ICEL kitchen knives, highlight their unique qualities, and explore their several applications in household kitchens. So, read until the end without missing any parts.
Here is a list of the four most common kitchen knives that you must have in your kitchen. In our detailed blog, you will find must-have kitchen knives that will help you have a well-stocked kitchen tool set.
Boning Knife
Not many kitchen or home chefs are aware of a boning knife. When it comes to deboning a slice of meat, they use traditional methods, which may take hours of preparation. Whereas professional chefs use a boning knife and get the task done easily in minutes.
ICEL has a specialty boning knife made of high-quality material that will last a lifetime. A boning knife is made to easily and precisely remove bones from meat, poultry, and fish. It is distinguished by a blade that is pointed and tapers to a narrow width. You can buy yourself a good-quality boning knife at any of the ICEL stores in Dubai.
Uses
- Deboning a turkey or chicken is done easily using an ICEL boning knife. It can help to extract the meat from the bone.
- A boning knife is also useful for removing extra fat from beef slices.
- When you glide the blade between the skin and flesh of a fish, it helps remove the skin from the fish.
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Santoku Knife
The Santoku knife is a flexible, multipurpose knife that is native to Japan. Typically, compared to a regular chef’s knife, it has a shorter, wider blade. When you search for ICEL knives in Dubai, a Santoku knife is something you won’t find many results for. But upon visiting any reputed ICEL shop in Dubai, you will be able to see a Santoku knife. It is a specialty knife that makes chopping finely and thinly easy and also provides safety while chopping. Specialty Japanese restaurants have a huge demand for ICEL Santoku knives. If you are an influencer on social media, you can use this knife to add aesthetics to your short videos.
Uses
- Vegetable slicing, dicing, and chopping.
- Fish, meat, and fruits are all sliced precisely.
- Ideal for effortlessly cutting thin pieces.
Serrated Utility Knife
The serrated utility knife serves the same purpose as a bread knife but has a smaller, serrated edge. It is therefore perfectly useful for slicing through foods with soft innards and rugged or hard exteriors, such as sourdough bread or vegetables like avocado. ICEL has a special range of serrated utility knives that was brought to the UAE market by Mostafawi Group, a leading ICEL supplier in Dubai after its demand rose significantly.
Uses
- Perfect tomato slices without breaking them or squishing them.
- Slicing through bread with a crust without pressing it.
- Citrus fruit sections and peels with ease.
Adjustable Bread Knife
The adjustable ICEL bread knife with offset was created with a special blade that is angled about the handle. With this design, cutting bread is simpler and more effective without knuckles touching the cutting surface. This knife design helps serve bread hygienically without the surface getting in contact with anyone. You can buy bread knives and other ICEL kitchen accessories in Dubai at special stores.
Uses
- Perfect for slicing all kinds of bread, including soft loaves and baguettes.
- Also excellent for cutting delicate sweets, pastries, and cakes.
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Cleaver
Cleavers are huge, hefty knives that are usually used for cutting through difficult pieces of meat and bones. ICEL cleaver knives are usually associated with Chinese food, as Chinese cooking heavily relies on the usage of different types of meat. A cleaver has a thick, rectangular blade. The thick blade helps cut chunky meat and bone pieces easily. If you cook a lot of meat dishes, then a cleaver is a must-have knife in your kitchen. Visit your nearest ICEL store in Dubai and buy yourself a high-quality cleaver knife.
Uses
- Chopping up big pieces of meat, such as beef or pork.
- Cutting through cartilage, joints, and bones.
- Use the flat side of the blade to crush ginger or garlic.
Fillet Knife
Fish filleting is the only purpose for which a filleting knife is commonly used. A fillet was first used in French restaurants, and from there, they have become popular across the world. An ICEL fillet knife has a long, flexible blade that enables fine cuts along the fish’s bony structure.
Uses
- Taking fish fillets’ skin off.
- Filleting and deboning a variety of fish.
- Preparing sashimi and sushi with exact slices.
In addition to these, many other types of ICEL kitchen knives aren’t commonly used in houses but find applications in gourmet restaurants.