East Meets West – Essential Stainless Steel Asian Fusion Equipment
Asian Fusion is evolving into one of the most popular cuisines in the USA. For those who don’t know, Asian Fusion uniquely blends the amazing flavors & techniques of Eastern cooking with the vivid tastes of Western kitchens. This creates hybrid cooking methods that will require – you guessed it – specialized equipment. So what stainless steel equipment is needed in order to operate a successful Asian Fusion restaurant?
In this article, we’ll give you a checklist of 4 stainless steel products that should be considered for your Asian Fusion restaurant. We’ll also offer up some IMC products as examples. Let’s start with #1.
☐ Knife Cabinets
Knives in Asian Fusion cuisine are the most important tools you can have at your disposal. Slicing & dicing is required for both Asian & Western techniques so it stands that specialty knives such as the santoku from Japan or the nakiri from China need a safe place to stay. A dedicated knife cabinet is the best place for this.
IMC offers Model #KNC, a wall mounted knife cabinet. KNC has a solid stainless steel door with a knife holder holding up to 10 knives securely. Here’s a peek:
☐ Slicer/Mixer Tables
Large equipment needs a safe spot to stay during service. Rice cookers & steamers are the two most important pieces of equipment in Asian Fusion. Other smaller equipment such as griddles & ranges are also needed. With multiple pieces of equipment in play, having a special place to hold & operate these is crucial. Mixer/slicer tables complement these items well.
IMC offers Models #SMT & #SMTT. SMT is a stainless steel mixer table with a 14-gauge top & an 18-gauge undershelf. The low height (30″) is ideal for operating any machine. Model #SMTT is similar, but adds an integrated 40″ high tool tree for utensil storage. Here’s a look:
☐ Condiment Counters
In the world of Asian Fusion, countless condiments exist. These include soy sauce, sriracha, sweet & sour sauce, teriyaki sauce & the list goes on. The endless list of condiments goes further with the addition of sushi & sashimi. The most popular condiments being wasabi & ginger among others. With so many condiments in play, a condiment counter is a smart investment to consider.
IMC offers Model #CNC Condiment Counter. It is designed to act as a central hub for all of your condiments, large or small. CNC has an all welded silverware enclosure with provisions for cutlery cylinders. This means you can stack up your condiments & silverware, all in one unit. As the length increases, the number of silverware cylinders increases as well from 10 – 30. The unit also comes standard with an undershelf for storing your extra supplies & items. Here’s a look:
☐ Worktables
In the world of Asian Fusion, presentation is just as important as the quality & taste of the food. First impression is everything & this certainly applies for Asian Fusion. But, if you are going to create masterpieces, you will need worktables (or prep tables) to get the job done. Having a multiple flat top surfaces organized in a sensible way will make serving smooth & quick.
To help, IMC offers Models #WT, #WTB, & #WT1. Model #WT is IMC’s standard worktable available in 14 or 16 gauge type 300 series stainless steel. Model #WTB is the same as above except it has the addition of a 6″ high backsplash to protect your walls from damage. Model #WT1 features a 1½” backsplash. Here’s a breakdown:
Asian Fusion blends the best of East & West to create never before seen dishes prepared just for you. Now that you know the important stainless steel items for your Asian Fusion restaurant, it’s time to take these into the real world. To learn more about how IMC can cater to your stainless steel needs, click here.