It is not just the plates. Bowls and katoris form an important part of any dinner set. There are different dinner bowls and katoris as per occasion and the material used to make it changes too. Some bowls are made of ceramic while some are of stainless steel or copper. As a matter of fact, modern bowls / kachoris come in different user friendly and unique designs as well.
Let's see the various types of bowls and katoris best for daily use.
Things to keep in mind when purchasing katori/bowl
Always try to purchase 100 percent borosilicate glass which is flame proof. You can purchase those that come in a set of four. Dishwasher and microwave safe bowls or katoris are always the best. Also, make sure that it does not leach chemicals or retain any kind or taste or odour.
Other types of bowls or katoris you can purchase are dessert bowls that usually fall in the category of transparent glass bowls where the yummy dessert can be seen clearly. Serving bowls are also one more type of bowl/katori you can purchase.
Types of bowls
Bowls are made of different materials. Some are glass bowls that look beautiful but are fragile while others are made of melamine. The modern type of bowls are glass bowls that come with a strong make. There are three basic types of bowls - Soup bowls, Finger bowls and Ramekins.
Soup bowls
Soup bowls are usually of seven different types such as soup plate, soup cereal bowl, cream soup bowl etc. Also, in the case of soup bowls the temperature and texture of soup determines the bowls' shape. Pureed soup with a thick texture is served in a deep bowl that can hold the heat. On the other hand, chunk filled soups retain their own heat and can be served in wide bowls that dissipates heat in a good manner.
2. Ramekins
These bowls are used only to serve baked dishes that are made of big chunks of cheese, milk, cream and custard flan.
3. Finger bowls
Finger bowls are used for formal dinners only. It is used in restaurants where fingers are dipped in a finger bowl filled with hot water and wiped with a napkin. It is a high bowl that can hold the water easily.
These different types of bowls or katoris will complete your dinner set. Make sure you invest in at least one of these types of bowls wisely.
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