Bamboo cooking utensils are made from the inner woody stem of the bamboo plant. The coloring is lighter than other wood and bamboo utensils that do not weigh as much. In addition, bamboo does not absorb water like other wood and has anti-bacterial properties. Caring for bamboo cooking utensils is just like caring for any other cooking utensil made of wood. Proper care ensures the bamboo cooking utensils function well for many years. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Wash the bamboo cooking utensil by wetting a dish rag in warm water and applying 1 tsp. of liquid dish soap to it. Rub the bamboo utensil well with a rag and rinse it thoroughly in warm water to remove all the soap residue.
2. Dry the utensil thoroughly with a clean, adsorbent dish towel to remove as much of the moisture as possible.
3. Store the bamboo utensil in a canister with the handle pointed down to allow all moisture in it to evaporate. This prevents warping and splitting.
4. Apply 1 tsp. of mineral oil to a cotton cloth and rub it over the entire surface of the bamboo utensil once a month to reseal it. The mineral oil creates a barrier that prevents the inner wood of the bamboo from absorbing moisture.
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