What Type of Utensils Do Greeks Use for Their Cooking?

Greek cooking requires many of the same cooking utensils other cultures do. However, the way these utensils are used or made varies. In addition some utensils common to many cultures are used on foods that are Greek specific, for example, certain types of dough and spices.

Olive Oil Can

Olive Oil Can

Greek cooks frequently use olive oil when cooking instead of vegetable oil because olives are a common crop in Greece. An olive oil can makes it easy to pour small amounts with one hand, which can be more convenient than using measuring spoons.

Sraight Rolling Pin

Straight Rolling Pin

Greek food includes many types of pastries. The thirty-inch straight rolling pin is preferred over those with handles because pressure is more evenly distributed across the dough.

Mortar and Pestle

Motar and Pestle

Fresh herbs are essential in Greek food. Cooks use small kitchen mortar and pestles to grind herbs to the desired degree for Greek recipes.

Honey Dipper

Honey Dipper

Greek pastries and desserts are often drizzled with honey on top for added flavor.The honey dipper utensil drips honey slowly on them without adding too much or spilling.

Graters

Spice Graters

Cheeses and spices are a main ingredient in most Greek dishes. Small Graters allow the cook to remove just the amount required from the main cheese block or dried spice.

Pastry Brushes

Pastry Brush

Phyllo dough, a dough often used in Greek pastries, is brushed with with butter during preparation. Furthermore, vegetables are frequent brushed with oils and butter. The pastry brush is the tool used for this purpose.

Resources

• Database of Traditional Greek Foods and Recipes
• Secret to Great Greek Cooking
• Complete Guide to Greek Cooking