"In their roundup of tips for flambéing dishes like a professional chef, trained chef and veteran cooking instructor Danielle Turner mentioned that a normal lighter is the wrong tool for the job. Instead, you'll want to reach for a long utility lighter, also called a multi-purpose or candle lighter. This tool features a long "nozzle" that'll keep your hand a good distance away from the flame when it flashes, saving your hair from singeing."
"You'll find these types of lighters in the kitchenware section of just about every grocery store or supermarket, and there are plenty of cheap models like the BIC Multi-Purpose Lighters and the BIC EZ Reach Lighters that will do the trick. Other than flambéing, these lighters are also useful for a bunch of other things, such as lighting a barbecue grill or getting a fireplace going, hence the name "multi-purpose.""
Flambé is a century-old, visually impressive cooking technique that requires safe tools and caution. A regular pocket lighter places the hand too close to sudden flames and increases the risk of singed hair, spills, and injury. A long utility, multi-purpose, or candle lighter offers a long nozzle that keeps the hand at a safer distance and helps prevent accidents. These lighters are widely available in grocery stores and include affordable models such as BIC Multi-Purpose and BIC EZ Reach. Utility lighters also serve other household lighting needs like grills and fireplaces.
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