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The discussion revolves around the measurement of a "chef's spoon," with various members suggesting it typically measures around 3 to 4 tablespoons (45-60ml), though there is no universally accepted definition. Some participants express skepticism about its practical use in home cooking, suggesting it is more suited for professional kitchens or takeaways, while others appreciate its utility for stirring and scraping. Ultimately, the community acknowledges the ambiguity in the term and suggests that for precise cooking, it may be better to refer to specific recipes rather than rely on a standard measurement.

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Offline Bantams

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whats a chefs spoon
« on: March 18, 2015, 06:58 PM »
i have seen measurements as chefs spoon how much is a chefs spoon ? ::)
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Offline JerryM

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Re: whats a chefs spoon
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2015, 07:11 PM »
Mine is 4 tbsp or 60ml. Am pretty sure there is a 2 tbsp version too so can be confusing.

The importance to me is the handle length which keeps your arms away from the heat along with a profile that matches the pan internal rim so its  efficient at scraping the rim.
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Re: whats a chefs spoon
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2015, 07:14 PM »
Yep same as above, I have several but favour a wooden handled chef spoon, it just feels so dam good in my handle
length is very important, it avoids burning your hand in deep pots.
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Offline Garp

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Re: whats a chefs spoon
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2015, 07:26 PM »
What's a chef spoon?

It has many meanings, but in the context of BIR I would say it is an implement favoured in takeaways, where it doubles as a stirrer and a method of quickly getting spices from large tubs into the pan.

In the home kitchen, where most normal people don't have large plastic tubs of spices, it has no practical benefit to your cooking and is favoured by the more pretentious, or easily persuaded.

Just my 2p ;)
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Offline Gav Iscon

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Re: whats a chefs spoon
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2015, 07:45 PM »
Quote from: Garp on March 18, 2015, 07:26 PM
..............it has no practical benefit to your cooking and is favoured by the more pretentious, or easily persuaded.


That'll be me then,   ::) although me and the missus agree its handy for stirring things.
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Offline Madrasandy

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Re: whats a chefs spoon
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2015, 08:09 PM »
Quote from: Garp on March 18, 2015, 07:26 PM
In the home kitchen, where most normal people don't have large plastic tubs of spices, it has no practical benefit to your cooking and is favoured by the more pretentious, or easily persuaded.

That'll be me too also
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Offline london

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Re: whats a chefs spoon
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2015, 08:42 PM »
Quote from: Garp on March 18, 2015, 07:26 PM




In the home kitchen, where most normal people don't have large plastic tubs of spices, it has no practical benefit to your cooking and is favoured by the more pretentious, or easily persuaded.



I'm another member of the chefs spoon club.

London.
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Offline Naga

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Re: whats a chefs spoon
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2015, 08:43 PM »
Quote from: Bantams on March 18, 2015, 06:58 PM
i have seen measurements as chefs spoon how much is a chefs spoon ? ::)

This has been discussed on the forum previously. As far as I recall, the consensus centred around a chefs spoon measuring 45ml or 3 tbsp. There doesn't seem to be a clear definition as JerryM says above. For example, JB, in his base recipe, gives his chefs spoon measurement as 4 tbsp.

If you go with 45 ml or 3 tbsp, you won't go far wrong.
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Offline Gav Iscon

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Re: whats a chefs spoon
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2015, 08:52 PM »
In a scientifically controlled experiment just carried out over the kitchen sink, my 3 metal spoons each hold 2 tablespoons of water..

Or was it 3

Hold on
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Offline Gav Iscon

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Re: whats a chefs spoon
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2015, 08:54 PM »
2....  :)

Heaped of course will be a different thing altogether. (especially with the water)
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