Chef Gordon Ramsay’s List of Essential Kitchen Knives
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Last updated: Aug 3, 2021 • 1 min read
Knives are essential to all manner of kitchen activities, from filleting a fish to dicing onions or chopping herbs. Chef Gordon Ramsay recommend a core set of knives, below.
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Gordon Ramsay's Essential Kitchen Knives
- 1. Boning knife (You’ll see Gordon use Henckles brand knives in his MasterClass, but feel free to research brands and purchase what feels best for you. Remember, Gordon says a small collection of high quality sharp knives is better than drawers full of dull, second-rate ones.)
- 2. Flexible chopping knife
- 3. Microplane for zesting
- 4. Paring knife
- 5. Bread knife with serrated edge
- 6. Sharpening steel
And for more information on how Gordon uses his knives, take a look at his guide on mastering knife skills.
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