Menagerie - what is it used for in the kitchen?

Menazhnitsa is one of the modern developments for serving table. It appeared relatively recently, so not everyone knows how to use it correctly. In the meantime, such dishes allow you to save space at a festive banquet and effectively surprise your guests.

What do they put in the menu when setting the table?

This device has long been firmly established in many homes. It is a volumetric plate of different shapes, divided into several sections. With its help, you can lay out the toppings on one dish without crowding the table with numerous bowls.

Not long ago, serving with menazhnitsa was typical only for restaurants of oriental cuisine. But today it is used in various institutions and at home.

Use Cases

The device has two functions:

• for serving common dishes;
• as individual tableware.

Its purpose directly depends on the form. Eg:

• racks with lids and high sides are designed for hot dishes;
• dishes with low edges - for cutting meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables;
• deep compartments are suitable for laying out salads;
• small plates with small divisions are ideal for placing sauces.

There are also wooden dishes. They are mainly used for dry snacks: nuts, dried fruits and chips.

As a personal dish, they are served on a buffet basis.A person gets the opportunity to take several options for a treat at once, without the risk of mixing them in one plate.

Serving rules

You don't need to be a specialist to properly set the holiday table. The shape and size of the plate will tell you how to serve the dish correctly. For example, a wide one with two equal-sized compartments is suitable for a side dish with meat or fish.

Flat plates with a free center and small divisions around the circle are ideal for serving sushi and rolls. Various sauces for oriental dishes are laid out along the contour. Menazhniki with equal-sized trays are suitable for pickles and snacks.

The main rule is to lay out products that combine with each other.

For snacks with beer, chips, nuts, and cheese balls, choose a small plate made of ceramic or wood. You should not combine salty foods with dried fruits or dessert dishes.

Types of menazhnits

The range of instruments is varied. Depending on the material of manufacture, there are:

• ceramic;
• porcelain;
• glass;
• wooden;
• crystal.

Expensive models are suitable for festive feasts. There are inexpensive plastic products on sale that are used for picnics and summer cottages.

They are very different in shape. Serving dishes depends on the characteristics and geometry.

1. Longline. Used to serve fruit.
2. Portioned. Designed for salads for each person sitting at the table.
3. With lid. The dishes are served closed and are intended for hot and cold dishes. An additional element protects products from chapping and cooling.
4. Rotating. A great opportunity to place toppings and sauces on a shared table. It will be convenient for people to get to each of them.
5. On a stand. The original design allows you to use the compartments separately to serve different dishes or combine them together on a stand.

There are no serving secrets in this case. The main thing is that all the products placed on the menu are combined with each other.