Recommendation for Cookware?

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Not sure if this is the right place to post here.

Anything can recommend cookware? I find non-stick easy to use, but can't do a lot of things. And also alleged safety issues when heated to high temps.

I know there's this razorsharp shop at outram area. is that the only place to buy good and reliable cookware (at reasonable prices)?

please advice! thanks in advance!
 

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Depends on what you are going to cook.. I have gotten the heavy bottom pots for cooking soups as they retain heat much better and I can leave them on very small fire for hours without them burning.

For stir-frying, I would recommend you try and get the chinese wok or kuali as it is able to stir fry the vegetables quickly.

For steaks and meat, you may want to get those heavy bottom pan/ cast iron pan as these type retain heat much better. Just note that cast iron utensil, you just wash with hot water and not detergent.

Suggest you shop around the major departmental stalls for what they have and see which one suits your cooking style.

Happy cooking..
 

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Depends on what you are going to cook.. I have gotten the heavy bottom pots for cooking soups as they retain heat much better and I can leave them on very small fire for hours without them burning.

For stir-frying, I would recommend you try and get the chinese wok or kuali as it is able to stir fry the vegetables quickly.

For steaks and meat, you may want to get those heavy bottom pan/ cast iron pan as these type retain heat much better. Just note that cast iron utensil, you just wash with hot water and not detergent.

Suggest you shop around the major departmental stalls for what they have and see which one suits your cooking style.

Happy cooking..

finally someone replied! thanks!!

I went to look around OG, courts, BHG, but all they carry now is stainless steel or non-stick ones. I just purchased a cheap set of non-stick to get by for now. Singapore will be quite hard to keep cast iron cos of the humidity right? any tips on how to prevent the rust? I don't really mind non-stick cos most of the stuff I cook is western/italian. Any recommendations for a good quality non-stick ones? I heard now there's a lot of types: normal teflon, ceramic, diamond, etc...
 

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Well, there are methods to keep the cast iron utensil clean and rust free. I have attached the link below for your reference.

3 Ways to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet - wikiHow
How To Clean a Cast Iron Skillet Home Hacks | The Kitchn
How to Care for Cast Iron Skillets, Griddles and Cookware

There are many different non stick coating nowadays that claims to be able to withstand high heat and stratches. Best if you go around and check with the promoters for their feedback. So far I find Tangs kitchen supply to have a wide range of items for browsing and checking. For cheaper functional stuff, you may want to check out IKEA.

For western/italian cooking, a stock pot to cook your pasta and a frying pan for your pasta sauce. You can get them from Ikea or if you want to splurge you can get the higher branded range from Robinson, Tangs, BHG, OG.. etc..

I would use the different utensil depending on what I am cooking. For instant noodle, I won't bother to use the heavy bottom pots but instead would use the standard stainless less pot. Quick and easy. Heavy bottom pots for soup or meat stews or anything that requires prolong cooking on the stove.

Hope this helps and happy weekend marketing/cooking.
 

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Well, there are methods to keep the cast iron utensil clean and rust free. I have attached the link below for your reference.

3 Ways to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet - wikiHow
How To Clean a Cast Iron Skillet Home Hacks | The Kitchn
How to Care for Cast Iron Skillets, Griddles and Cookware

There are many different non stick coating nowadays that claims to be able to withstand high heat and stratches. Best if you go around and check with the promoters for their feedback. So far I find Tangs kitchen supply to have a wide range of items for browsing and checking. For cheaper functional stuff, you may want to check out IKEA.

For western/italian cooking, a stock pot to cook your pasta and a frying pan for your pasta sauce. You can get them from Ikea or if you want to splurge you can get the higher branded range from Robinson, Tangs, BHG, OG.. etc..

I would use the different utensil depending on what I am cooking. For instant noodle, I won't bother to use the heavy bottom pots but instead would use the standard stainless less pot. Quick and easy. Heavy bottom pots for soup or meat stews or anything that requires prolong cooking on the stove.

Hope this helps and happy weekend marketing/cooking.

thanks so much!! Gonna look around at Tangs today or tomorrow...

have a great weekend ahead :)
 

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anyone have any idea if wmf brand is good? saw their stainless steel collection and looks & feels rather good.
 

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My sister has just bought the thermomix appliance that costs $2k plus! It can braise, stir fry, stew, cut, blend etc and will not make your kitchen oily as the frying and braising are all done in the machine.

She has thrown away her blender and most of her pots and pans. She made a few dishes for me to try and they tasted really good. The sesame paste was yummy. And the cooking process was quite fuss free.

Anyone has this thermomix machine?
 

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My sister has just bought the thermomix appliance that costs $2k plus! It can braise, stir fry, stew, cut, blend etc and will not make your kitchen oily as the frying and braising are all done in the machine.

She has thrown away her blender and most of her pots and pans. She made a few dishes for me to try and they tasted really good. The sesame paste was yummy. And the cooking process was quite fuss free.

Anyone has this thermomix machine?

You got me curious and I went to do a search.

https://www.canstarblue.com.au/appliances/is-thermomix-worth-the-money/

It seems to say it can't fry or brown food which usually helps to lock in flavours when cooking. But based on the article and what I see it can do. It seems like a good option for healthy cooking.
 

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You got me curious and I went to do a search.

https://www.canstarblue.com.au/appliances/is-thermomix-worth-the-money/

It seems to say it can't fry or brown food which usually helps to lock in flavours when cooking. But based on the article and what I see it can do. It seems like a good option for healthy cooking.

So far, she has made braised beef, sesame paste, green chilli paste and also her own dried mushroom stock with the machine.all tasted good.

Cooking process is also fuss free. You can chop and blend the onions and garlic inside and cook the beef cubes inside, without having to use different appliances in the process.

But at $2k plus, you had better use the appliance every day to make it worthwhile.
 

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So far, she has made braised beef, sesame paste, green chilli paste and also her own dried mushroom stock with the machine.all tasted good.

Cooking process is also fuss free. You can chop and blend the onions and garlic inside and cook the beef cubes inside, without having to use different appliances in the process.

But at $2k plus, you had better use the appliance every day to make it worthwhile.

And one more thing, the recipes that come with the appliance are all computerised into a chip. Stick the chip on the appliance and voila, you can see the recipe on the panel. Pretty cool.
 

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expensive equipment but can do many things.
Saw TM6 can connect to wifi and many recipes online to follow.

Although cannot fried or bake.
 
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