Any specialty cleaning device – items such as a scraper for a panini press, a brush that is specifically used for specific meals, or other cleaning utensils that are not used frequently can likely be replaced with one cleaning device.Multiple sizes of the utensils mentioned – having three sizes of whisks or spatulas may seem necessary, but a medium size of each will be able to handle the vast majority of cooking tasks.Using different kinds of pasta or simply using a fork in tandem with a spoon has been a worthwhile tradeoff to eliminate a rarely-used item. We’ve found that having a serving spoon, spatula, and ladle cover just about every type of pasta except for longer noodles. Pasta spoon – you know, the kind that is pretty much only useful for cooking spaghetti.While a lot of this will depend on the types of food you typically cook, here are a few things that we’ve managed to remove from our utensil arsenal. What you can declutter from your kitchen utensils: I would recommend starting with a small set of these essentials, then if another one-off utensil is needed, purchase a matching style. We purchased our minimalist kitchen utensils in a set of 5 (adding a separate, but matching whisk) and keep them in a jar on our kitchen counter because the white silicone and beechwood goes well with our mostly white kitchen. Whisk – get a rigid one that won’t bend as much when whisking.Serving Spoon – can also be used as a mixing spoon or to cook dishes like stir-fry, rice, smaller vegetables or scrambled eggs.Flipper/Turner – versatile for all kind of foods.
In my kitchen, we stick to these key six: A lot of the sets that you will find online or in stores will come with 14-28 pieces. Think about the types of dishes that you cook on a regular basis and determine which of these you actually need. Since these items tend to stack up quickly and can easily overfill a drawer, it’s important to keep these to a minimum. Microplane or grater that only has one size or use.Measuring cups or spoons that don’t easily nest together.Specialty peeling or coring devices – years ago, before becoming a minimalist, I owned a large device for coring a pineapple… you can guess how often that was used.Garlic press – most of the food you make can probably be prepared with garlic that you dice with a chef’s knife.Here are some of the items that we’ve avoided keeping around when it comes to food prep: Silicone Hot Pad - It can also be used in place of oven mitts and a jar opener.Wooden Cutting Board – There are a lot of plastic options out there, but the longevity and style of a solid block cutting board make it the only cutting board you need to own and will last for decades.Grab a set of nesting measuring spoons like the OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel ones and you’ll be covered. Get a solid glass Pyrex measuring cup that can also be used for heating liquids in the microwave. You need to have them, but they can get unruly in a drawer with multiple sizes. Measuring Cups/Spoons – this is a perfect product that falls into the minimalist kitchen essentials category.As another tip, learning to properly use a chef’s knife can eliminate a lot of other kitchen items. Be sure to properly sharpen and maintain each knife so you don’t end up avoiding them or having to replace them over time. I like sets that come with a minimalist design and look good if you choose to display them on a counter. A block with knives for food prep as well as steak knives may feel like overkill, but you’re going to take up space anyway, so you might as well cover the various uses. Knife Set – This is an area that I feel is actually necessary to have multiple sizes.My favorite is the Zhen Japanese Multipurpose Kitchen Scissors. Just be sure to get scissors where the two pieces detach so they can be easily cleaned. If you get the right scissors, they can replace additional scissors from other areas of your house. Scissors – I find that this is among my most frequently used tools for opening packages, cutting food, and even keeping handy for household tasks.If you can’t find or don’t like an item that does all three, at least combine the corkscrew and bottle opener. Can Opener/Corkscrew/Bottle Opener – Again, I’m a fan of multipurpose accessories.Not only does this give you a brush that can be used to clean a number of other kitchen accessories, but it also makes cleaning fruits and veggies handy before you peel them. Peeler/Brush Combo – Speaking of peeling, another place that you can find a combo device is a peeler/brush.Many can also be used for spiralizing or peeling various fruits and veggies while also grating cheese and doing the job of a Microplane.
I would shoot for a relatively compact, multi-purpose grater that will grate and zest in many sizes.
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