Collection: Kitchen utensils

Having a “designer” kitchen is the dream of many people. Whether we like cooking or not, we pay attention to the finishes but also to the small tools that adorn our cookware, as if having professional-quality kitchen equipment made us a better cook.

In recent years, plastic kitchen accessories have been falling in popularity, and this is obviously due to the pollution caused by their production. The trend is shifting toward cleaner, more eco-friendly materials such as wooden utensils, and more specifically bamboo ones.

Why bamboo kitchen utensils?

It’s no accident that we made it our emblem. This plant is used in many areas, which we have taken care to explain and highlight in our blog “L’éco Mag”.

As for bamboo fiber kitchen utensils, it turns out that the manufacturing of certain items such as mugs, plates and salad bowls is not as eco-friendly as we would like to believe. It could even be dangerous; on that note, I invite you to follow this link => to learn more about the subject, and it is for these reasons that we do not offer this kind of product in our collection.
Beyond these few accessories, bamboo blends beautifully into a modern kitchen, adding a rustic, exotic and eco-friendly touch.

Bamboo, a cooking ingredient

In addition to appearing in surface coverings, it integrates the ranges of utensils related to tableware and is used in the manufacture of many accessories. It is a recognized ingredient used in Asian cuisine. As a bonus, here are a few recipes for dishes based on bamboo shoots, enough to make you bring out your kitchen knife case as well as your best apron.

Chicken with bamboo shoots

Preparation for 2 people:

Ingredients

320 g chicken breast
1/2 egg beaten into an omelet
100 g bamboo shoots
1 teaspoon black bean paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 cl chicken stock
1 heaping teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch of sugar
1 piece fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove
1 tablespoon water
Pepper Mill
Oil

Preparation steps

On a cutting board, slice your chicken breast into cubes and, using a garlic press, crush your ginger and garlic clove.
In a bowl, mix your preparation with the cornstarch, add the water, then a tablespoon of soy sauce oil, as well as the respective amounts mentioned above of garlic, ginger, sugar and pepper. Add your chicken cubes and let marinate for 1 hour.
Mix the bean paste into the stock. Drain using a colander and rinse the bamboo shoots.
Grease a non-stick pan or preferably a wok with a drizzle of olive oil, then roast the chicken until browned. Add the bamboo shoots and stir-fry for 5 min. Add the stock a ladleful at a time, and serve after 1 minute.

Shrimp salad with bamboo shoots

Preparation for 4 people:

Ingredients

20 pink shrimp
1 red bell pepper
1/2 jar bamboo shoots
50 g fresh herbs (mint or coriander, or both according to your taste)
1 handful of cashews

Preparation steps

Peel the shrimp
Cut the shrimp in half without separating them completely
Cut your bell peppers into julienne strips or cubes
Cut your bamboo shoots into squares
Crush the cashews

Add everything to a salad bowl; feel free to add a few extra vegetables such as carrots and tomatoes, for example.
Not forgetting the very important vinaigrette.

Citrus salad dressing (light)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons liquid honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Preparation

Put all the ingredients in a blender and then blend, or combine everything in a bowl using a whisk. Serve the salad on the side.
Only 32 calories for one tablespoon of soy sauce, no saturated fat.

Bamboo kitchen utensils for travelers

Where bamboo really belongs is in the world of travel. We have taken care, within our collection, to include a selection of practical quality accessories and products for cooking, as well as original and clever accessories for travelers and people who are often on the move, such as: the insulated bottle, the bamboo straw and its cleaning brush, our reusable cutlery set... In short, don't hesitate to take a look at our wide range of bamboo kitchen utensils.Accessory selection