Norpro Stainless Steel Commercial Potato Ricer
921379
The potato ricer is nice and strong. My husband likes it for raw shredded potatoes so he can squeeze the juice out of the potatoes. We bought a cheaper one first but it did not last. He wishes we would have bought this one first as it would have saved us money in the long run.

Deb
3642617
I had this expedited so that I could use it for Thanksgiving and I was not disappointed. I remember my grandmothers using a potato masher and their potatoes were always great. When I saw that this had a ricer built in it was a no-brainer. It takes a little more effort to get the potatoes through the ricer but it's worth it. No more papier mache paste textured potatoes. I suggest using a flat bottomed vertical sided bowl to give yourself more mashing surface making the ricer a bit easier to use. I'm going to use it on sweet potatoes this Christmas. No one in my family has ever tried them this way. So maybe a new tradition starting with me?
2927039
Had a potato ricer that was different in shape and left a lot of residue that had to be removed about every other squeeze.  This ricer is the perfect size and obviously the right-sized holes as it can be used without removing potato blocking the holes for the entire batch of perfect mashed potatoes.  I am so happy I bought this ricer.
445634
Easy to use, protects rice from insects, dispenses rice in proper portions.  Great product.
3589558
The rice cooker works great! I love the quality of the rice cooker. The non stick pot works a lot better compared to my last rice cooker
4923838
This is a very good rice cooker.  It doesn't have all the bells and whistles (no delay in starting, no options to select white or brown rice like my last cooker had) but more importantly, it has a completely stainless-steel interior.  The inside lid, steamer insert, and bowl are all stainless and so no chemicals come in contact with your food and no non-stick coating can wear off over time.  It is a cool-touch model, looks nice, and cleanup actually has been very easy if you soak the bowl for a bit before washing.  So I would say this is a very good choice if you are concerned about chemicals leaching from your cookware.
644234
I used my new Bellemain ricer to make mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving. I've never had one before. I was very happy with the way it worked. It was very easy and made lovely mashed potatoes.
3527911
I had an off-the-rack steel strainer that was rusting around the edge.  When I saw this Norpro offered by Amazon.com at a very resonable price, I ordered the 8 inch strainer.  It came in a very timely manner and I am very happy to report that I now have a rust-free strainer that meets all my needs.
I highly recommend this product to any cook who wants a high quality strainer that is reasonably priced.  Similar strainers are offered on-line by well-known merchandizers for twice the price.
422151
I liked the quality of the stainless steel and the cushioning of the handle and bowl rest.
I used it with Yukon gold potatoes, but will try with cauliflower next to reduce calories.
3292083
This rice cooker is easy to use, yields a quality product, and matches the other Hamilton Beach stainless appliances. It cleans up easily, and comes with a rice paddle, steamer basket, and measuring cup. You can't go wrong here for the price.
3828341
I've had potato ricers before and while this one isn't as easy to clean as some others I've had it does the job wonderfully and I would even say easier than other products I've tried. When making 10+ lbs of lefse during the holidays that becomes extremely important.
3127601
The instructions are easy to use; the rice cooker is excellent.  I hope to enjoy using it for years.
765548
My parents gave me an Oster rice cooker/veggie steamer as a gift MANY years ago and it served me very well until just last year, when it finally stopped working.  I looked at all the new ones available out there, various brands, and read lots of reviews.  Many of the reviews were troubling (didn't work right, burns the rice, arrived broken, etc.), especially for the cheaper models.  This one had a reasonable price and good reviews, so I decided to stick with Oster.  I just cooked brown basmati rice in it tonight for the first time and it came out beautifully!  (Note:  I know from experience that you have to add a bit more water for brown rice than the instructions state).  My only complaint - and the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 - is that I noticed AFTER using it that the cooker appeared "crooked," slightly tilted to one side.  On examining the bottom it was supposed to have 3 little rubber feet, 1 of which was missing.  I simply removed the other 2, as they don't seem really necessary.  It's not worth my time, money and trouble to go to the post office to send it back for that.  I may eventually try to order the third foot from the website.  I hope this Oster will last as long as the old one did!
4393981
I have never used a ricer before but have seen my daughter use hers. This ricer is very well made. The weight of the stainless steels makes ricing go very easy. I have small hands and arthritis but can easily get the job done. I love kitchen gadgets and recommend this one very highly.
2214459
Appears to be a very good product.  As of 8/20/17 am have only used it 2 times to steam veggies and it performed very well.  Easy to clean.  Time will tell.
3602031
At Thanksgiving and Christmas, my family refers to me as "Tater Boy."  That's because I made some decent mashed potatoes many years ago, and I've been stuck with the job (and the name) ever since.

I used to peel and mash my potatoes with a masher (they came out good).  Later on I replaced my masher with a counter-top electric mixer (easier than mashing).  However, I discovered that a mixer can sometimes make the potatoes somewhat "gluey" in texture.  I then bought a ricer, and I've never looked back.  With a ricer, you don't have to peel your potatoes before they're simmered.  That's good, because (right or wrong) I believe that potatoes simmered with their skins on make better tasting mashed potatoes.

When I make a batch of potatoes, I simmer them gently with the skins on.  Once they're tender, I remove them from the water and use a spoon to easily knock off most of the skin.  I then load the hopper about 2/3 full of potatoes.  When you squeeze the handle, the ricer spits out bits of potato that look like cooked rice.  And because they've been riced, no further mashing or mixing with an electric mixer is necessary.  All you have to do is add softened butter, warm milk, and seasonings.  Finally, mix everything together with a large spoon and you're done.  The results?  Fluffy, not gluey potatoes.  Tip:  Be sure your potatoes are fully cooked and tender before they're riced.

I have a ricer that I bought years ago that's very similar to the Norpro.  However, I like the Norpro better than my old ricer for two reasons:  1.  It's stainless steel (so it won't rust).  And, 2.  The pin that joins the two halves together won't come out unless it's rotated to a certain position (this helps prevent the pin from falling out accidentally).

I recently tried an OXO Good Grips ricer, but I didn't like it.  Why?  While the OXO has three adjustments for texture (fine, medium, and coarse) I found that even the "fine" setting allows too many pieces of the peel to get through the holes.  Also, the OXO is a cup-style ricer (the part that holds the potato is like a cup, instead of a hopper on the Norpro).  And while a cup-style ricer isn't a bad design (as long as you peel your potatoes before they're riced), I soon found out that picking pieces of potato peeling from the bottom of the OXO's cup isn't as easy as removing them from the hopper on the Norpro.

Even though the Norpro ricer is made in China, it's well-made and not flimsy.  There are no sharp edges, nor any plastic parts to break off or melt.  The various pieces that make up the ricer are tack-welded together.  There are no screws to come loose (only a hinge pin, which is made to be removed for cleaning).  Unless you're trying to "rice" a raw potato for some reason, I can't image that anyone could bend the handle on this thing in normal use.

Final thoughts:  So, what could be easier than using this ricer to make great mashed potatoes?  Well, you might try to "sweet-talk" someone else into making the potatoes.  Aside from that, I can't think of anything easier.
4853819
Just be super careful with the nonstick coating, a hard plastic spoon will scratch it if you scrape too hard!  Cooks rice and steams veggies great, though.