I had a potato ricer that has two different discs. It broke the other day (bent out of shape with a tough potato). I was looking for a spaetzle maker and came across this. Can I use this as a spaetzle press and potato ricer? Looks like I can but not sure if the holes are big enough. I would not spend $70 on a tool with one function but if I can do both I will buy. Thanks! I had a potato ricer that has two different discs. It broke the other day (bent out of shape with a tough potato). I was looking for a spaetzle maker and came across this. Can I use this as a... » Read More I had a potato ricer that has two different discs. It broke the other day (bent out of shape with a tough potato). I was looking for a spaetzle maker and came across this. Can I use this as a spaetzle press and potato ricer? Looks like I can but not sure if the holes are big enough. I would not spend $70 on a tool with one function but if I can do both I will buy. Thanks! « Show Less
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I think it is meant for both. I only use for spaetzle but it is solid alluminium construction.
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I never used it for potatoes, but my son who is a mechanical engineer says that it is very well-designed. It works great for Super thick spatzle dough so I'm sure it could handle a cooked potato.
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I have a similar model (older) and use it for a potato ricer. After the fully unpeeled potatoes are boiled/baked/microwaved and fully cooked, cut them in half and place the cut side in first. They press out the potato. The peel will remain in the device. Take a fork and fish out the peel. Rinse in hot water before allowing the potatoes to dry in the holes or soak in a bowl of water. Works great.
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We have never used our spaetzle maker as a potato ricer, but my wife says that is one of the advertised uses. She feels comfortable with the device being used as such. Good luck!
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I have both the ricer and a food mill as well. The ricer is easier to use and much quicker to clean up. I also find that the potatoes always come out perfect with not too much effort. Would a good food mill work? absolutely.. but this is much quicker for me and the results are always consistant. Hope this helps.
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I had the same problem until I cut the potato a bit shorter, then it pushes the potato right out. I usually cut of both rounded ends and it works better. Hope this helps
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this is a strong good machine and works great. but i don't know how the shape of the potato will look like or is it going to be very small for chips. it will shred the potato no problem bc it does the carrots very well. hope this helps :)
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the motor does NOT seem as strong as their older models. I think sweet potatoes would be a challenge and by the time you are done cutting them into strips to fit machine, you might as well finish the job with the knife. I wished i had returned my new poster in a timely manner. the unit i would give an over OK but not a GREAT like the older model that i simply wore out after 20 years.
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Hi, I'm not sure. I purchased this to make spaetzle, which is a German noodle. It works great, plus it has extra discs. I believe it is Browne Foodservice. Hope it helps. It is sturdy and does the job.
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I think the trick is you have to turn the handle in both directions back and forth no matter what you use in it. You should be able to use one potato at a time. I have never had a problem with quantity when using mine. I have used it for cactus apples for the juice and at times put one in and mushed it fine. I have used it with tomato's and different foods. Hope this helps, just grab the handle and work it in both directions.
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it's really meant to be a basic slicer. I guess you could lay a carrot or small potato "sideways" and make slices and then cut them into julienne pieces, but that may be a more advanced cut. However, if you only want thin 'shreds' and the shape isn't important, it could certainly do that on the thinnest setting.
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No. Too flimsy.Does not do potatoes that are big. May be good for golds and smaller but not good for doing potatoes for french fries. Buy the steel one!! This is plastic!
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Works great on potato's too, you have to remove the coring attachment. (not hard to do)
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They say German Spaetzle maker but I know that spaetzle is a German dumpling. I guess that you could call Norpro the maker and ask them if German Made.
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Not so much, it produces a very fine grate. A box grater would do a much better job. If you are looking for something to do mashed potatoes a potato ricer would work best.
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No. Potato starch and potato flour are different products and you don't want to substitute one for the other.
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FYI, no you don't need 2 bars to make a miter slot. While any woodworker knows that 2 is better than 1, any good wood or metal strip can be used solo if attached properly. I just watched a video about the micro jig zero play guide bar system and another user used 1 guide bar for a cross cut sled and the other for a miter sled for picture frames. It may not be popular, but it is definitely an option so don't be misled.
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You can find descriptions of what each blade does on the Amazon page for the product. I my opinion, though, one would need to be processing a lot do food to make them worth the money. I only use them when we are having big family parties. The French fry cutter makes the potato pieces a nice size until they are cooked, then they shrink and are more like match sticks. The slicer is nice for even slices of things. Read the reviews, they have a lot of info in them. I am glad I bought them, but don't use them often.
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I know your question was posted 9 months ago, but just in case anyone else is interested.....It works great on potatoes. I've used it many times to make latkes. It easily shreds potatoes. I haven't used the slicer on potatoes, but my guess would be that it would work just as well.
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The slicer shredder has a much bigger cup capasity and runs on the lower rpm motor. Its perfect for slicing cheese without tearing it to bits. The slicer shredder also comes with an extra blade for French fries. If you make a few cuts in your potatoes and then run it through the slicer it will also cube your food for you. The food processor is smaller and runs on the higher rpm motor where your blender runs. Its good for veggies and very hard meats. I tried slicing pepperoni and cheese in the food processor. It did slice it but it also tore much of it to bits and i didnt like that much waste. Its perfect for say casseroles and salsas or other foods that won't be on display and has to be perfect. I use the slicer shredder for making meat trays and foods that i need to look a certain way and can't use if its deformed. They are bth very useful and important in their own way. I hope this helped you