Kitchen Basics and Safety · Beginner
Measurement Units and How to Use Them
Learn to use measurement units correctly, from the 200 ml water-glass measure to a kitchen scale, and avoid common measuring mistakes.
What Will You Learn in This Lesson?
- Distinguish between volume and weight measurements
- Use the 200 ml water-glass measure, tablespoon, dessert spoon, and teaspoon measures correctly
- Measure dry and liquid ingredients using the correct techniques
- Weigh ingredients accurately using the tare function on a kitchen scale
- Know which ingredients do not scale proportionally when increasing or decreasing a recipe
Equipment You’ll Need
Required
- Digital kitchen scale
- Measuring spoon set (5 ml measure, 10 ml measure, 15 ml measure)
- Liquid measuring cup with milliliter markings
- A straight-edged knife or spatula for leveling measurements
Optional
- Separate measuring cup set for dry ingredients
- Kitchen scale with a tare (zeroing) function
Alternative
- If you do not have a scale: use level spoon and cup measures
- If you do not have a container marked in milliliters: use a glass or bottle with a known capacity as a reference
Safety
- After filling a glass measuring cup with hot liquid, do not place it directly on a cold surface or in water; a sudden temperature change can crack the glass.
- Do not use a digital scale with wet hands or on a damp countertop; moisture can damage its electronic components.
- When leveling flour or powdered spices, do not hold the container close to your face; airborne powder can get into your eyes or airways.
Course Content
7 sections
37 lessons
9 sa 41 dk total
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Controlling Heat and Cooking Time
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Stovetop Cooking Techniques
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Kitchen Layout and Work Area
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Basic Tools Used in the Kitchen
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Food Safety and Hygiene Rules
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Measurement Units and How to Use Them
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Chopping Techniques
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Slicing Techniques
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Cube and Strip Cutting Techniques
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