Question: what are basic kitchen utensils?
Answer: KNIVES. If you're cooking, you're going to be using a knife. ... 
MEASURING SPOONS. Even if you like to “eyeball” ingredients, it's handy to have a set of measuring spoons around for the times you need precise measurements. ... 
MEASURING CUPS. ... 
WOODEN SPOONS. ... 
FISH TURNER. ... 
PEELER. ... 
WHISK. ... 
TONGS.