Knife

8to 10-inch all-purpose knife is convenient. It can be used for just about anything.

    Cutting board

A plastic cutting board is recommended for maintaining hygiene and its usability.

    Peeler

A peeler is very convenient to peel potaotes, carrots and other vegetables.

    Kitchen scissors

For cutting ingredients or opening bags. Stainless steel is recommended.

    Measuring spoons

For measuring ingredients and oil. A tablespoon is 15 ml. A teaspoon is 5 ml.

    Measuring cup

For measuring liquid and powder. A 1 cup measuring cup is convenient. A heat-resistant cup is recommended. 1 cup= 8 oz.

    Cooking scale

For weighing.

    Bowls

For seasoing, marinating, tossing, and mixing ingredients. It is convenient to have different sizes available.

    Strainer

For draining water from vegetables and other ingredients.

    Pots

The most basic equipment for cooking such as simmering, boiling and others.

    Frying pan

Essential for stir frying, simmering, boiling, pan-frying and others. It is very convenient if it is fluoroplastic , 10 inch in diameter, and has a certain depth.

    Frying pan lid

It should match the size of the frying pan. It is very useful for escalloping and simmering.

    Wooden spatula

For stir frying or mxing.

    Rubber spatula

For scooping sauce or sticky material out. It can also be used for mixing ingredients.

    Ladle

For serving soup.

    Spatula (Turner)

For flipping or scooping. It is better that the material is same as a frying pan in order not to get scratches.

    Whisk

For whipping eggs and cream, and mixing dressing.

    Paper towel

For drying ingredients, removing extra grease, cleaning etc.

    Aluminum foil

For covering or wrapping food to prevent unwanted browning or burning.

    Plastic wrap

For covering food while in a microwave and for storing food in a refrigerator or freezer.

    Rice cooker

For cooking rice. It is convenient.

    Toaster

For toasting breads, cooking fish covered by aluminum foil etc.

    Microwave

For heating food, steaming vegetables and other various uses.

    Timer

Presets cooking time for evenly cooked food. A sound will let you know it's ready.