A blowtorch in the kitchen.…really?? The answer is: Absolutely!!

Blow torch … a torture device or a tool of sheer artistic capacities? Hmmm, maybe both but since we are not really fond of torturing people (mostly that is) and we don’t really want to give you any bad ideas as well, we will go with the latter description.

Dating all the way back to the 18th century, it was a device initially used by gold and silversmiths. It is primarily a fuel burning tool that applies diffused naked flames of high temperature for various acts like soldering, brazing, melting roof tar or hard ice from the pavement etc. Not so high to cause combustion but just enough to get the job done without causing a significant amount of damage. Recently, this tool stumbled its way into the kitchen and produced magical results. I can safely say that every chef who used it for the first time must have danced with delight and in awe of this revolutionary device.

It is basically a refillable, single hand-held device which is perfect for applying the finishing touches to a variety of dishes and desserts. It also helps take the entire experience of devouring sumptuous food to the next level.

Say, for example, have you ever tried the crème brulee? Aahhh! The joy that sweet, thin and crunchy layer of perfectly caramelized sugar over the creamy, light and fluffy custard below it brings. There is nothing better than a dish that has a mix of both crunchiness and smoothness, and it is a treat to look at too. Now guess what is the magical tool required for the beautiful caramelizing on the top … you guessed it … Mr. Blowtorch!!

The list of the advantages that come along with having a blow torch in the kitchen is endless. It’s all about creativity, and there are no hard and fast rules, so just do whatever it is that you feel like doing. You can use this magnificent tool to melt the cheese you require for your pizza, omelet, burrito, taco and nachos etc. You can basically use it for anything and everything which requires a topping of cheese.

You can use a blow torch to roast vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, jalapenos etc. It’s quick and convenient to use, plus there is no additional cleaning required and there is no compromise on the flavors as well.

Here’s another fun thing to do – take some biscuits, spread Nutella on top of them, add some marshmallows and blowtorch them like crazy till the time they melt and appear all gooey. Apply some more Nutella and biscuit on top. And there you have it!! Perfecto delicious!!

I am sure you are asking yourself “what else can I use a blow torch to give final touches to?” Well, there is the lemon meringue pie, the baked Alaska, roasted nuts, a little extra charring on steaks (yes, you can trust the blowtorch), cinnamon sticks, torched tuna sashimi, gratin, Pavlova, the French onion soup, cheese omelets, pizzas etc etc. Heck you can split a banana, coat it in sugar and blow torch it. Frankly speaking the list goes on and on and on.

Just unleash your inner creativity and marvel at the wonders of this magical invention called the BLOWTORCH.