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5 locan chefs equip your kitchen

Article by Kira Goo, Photos by Stan Cox

Issue Date: October 2006

Chef/instructor Paul Heerlein, assistant professor of culinary arts at West Hawaii Community College, adds zest to any dish with the Microplane grater. “[Grate] oranges and lemons for a sauce, cookie batter or for marinades. $11.50 to $16.50. The Compleat Kitchen, 944-1741.

Chef/owner Kelvin Ro, of Diamond Head Market & Grill, chops, grates, blends and purees with the multitalented Viking food processor. “This appliance saves so much time; I can accomplish so much more with it.” $300. Northstar Pacific Inc., 949-7048.

Chef/owner Sam Choy, of Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab, and Sam Choy’s Diamond Head Restaurant, says the ultimate home-kitchen staple is Viking’s 8-inch chef’s knife. He recommends it for its tapered stainless steel and comfortable grip. $110 and up. Northstar Pacific Inc., 944-7048.

Chef Marc Anthony, of Sergio’s Italian Restaurant, stews, sautés and simmers with hand-crafted, cast-iron pots by Le Creuset. “They don’t scratch, they don’t burn, and they last a lifetime.” Available in various shapes and sizes, the ceramic-coated versions complement any kitchen style. As shown, 5.5 quart, $214; 2.75-quart sauce pan, $143; 2.75-quart soup pot, $132. Executive Chef, 596-2433

Chef Rodney Uyehara, of The Bistro at Century Center, ruffles potatoes, shoestrings carrots and waffle-cuts cucumbers with one perfect tool—the mandoline, a stainless steel device that transforms ordinary vegetables into culinary masterpieces. Handheld, $12.50, professional mandoline, $199. Executive Chef, 596-2433.