Do you have to have a lot of strength to use this ricer? I had one years ago and didn't have the strength to push the potato through the ricer.
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I have arthritis in both wrists and thumbs but I am still able to use this ricer. I find cutting the potato in half or smaller helps and I only do one at a time depending on size. Be sure the potatoes are thoroughly cooked - I steam mine. It is just the first squeeze that requires the most strength. It was rated best by America's Test Kitchen after numerous comparison tests. I am very pleased with this ricer.
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I cut the potato in smaller pieces and fit several in at a time. Make sure potatoes are cooked fork tender. I found it very easy to use and didn't require a lot of muscle.
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You have to cook whatever you are going to rice until fairly soft to avoid having to have a lot of strength. I got it because I wanted to make hash browns and spaetzle otherwise a potato masher is easier.
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It requires some strength but it is much easier then my others I have owned, and the handles are more comfortable to use.
927077
We tried to do long grain rice and the strainer function (tried to drain off excess water) didn't do very well as the holes are fairly small and the rice tended to plug them up. It does, however, work very well on steamed or boiled vegetables and anything where the size of the item is larger than grain size.
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Personally, I peel them, but the peels would not likely make it through the ricer if you didn't. If the peels got between the potato and the ricer holes, neither would the potato.
84793
Just like any other hand mixer. I think cuisineart one was heavier but no guarantee. I think it depends on how long you hold and how thick your batter is.
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Dear Jc:Well you do turn the device and that is not hard, I had to watch that I didn't get my fingers near the blade. You really have to turn the veggies and hold onto the device..there is a top and it says that it helps push the veggies down, but I did not find that to be true...I use it without the top...I guess with the arthritis it would be easier to use than a knife..oh by the way check out utube videos of soft yoga exercises for your arthritis..i found it very helpful to keep my joints from freezing up. good luck...
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There seems to be no problem of sticking. If I load too many/much potato it get messy, But my wife lets me rice potatoes for our family dinners. They are very fluffy without that beat up feel from a mixer.
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Yes I use the russet potatoes from the store. I havent had on thst it couldnt handle. I love it.
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I have. When I did it I cut the carrot length wise so it wasn't too thick. It can help push softer things through.
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It works differently than a food mill because it pushes the food out in small strings rather than merely grinding it. I got it strictly for making gnocchi and it works great for the potatoes. It also seems to take a lot less "elbow grease" than a food mill. In fact I got rid of my food mill because it seemed to take a lot of effort for not good results and it was a pretty expensive machine from a local cooking store. I like the ricer a lot better.
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Yes and very uniformly, just slice your potato, place on the grid and go. This machine has done everything I ever wanted it to and then some. Enjoy! I did raw potatoes with no problem. It does carrots and they are denser than a potato.
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Probably too fine for potato, haven't tried yet but I have a lot of experience with potatoes and this is probably just too thin. It would likely just shred too inconsistently as the plane would get clogged with the starchy flesh.
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It is definitely strong/sharp enough to fut through a potato. I do it all the time. On carrots I cut and then roll so that the cuts are in opposite sides (a bit OCD here). The trick is to hold it with the thumb and first finger above the actual blade. Easy peasy.
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Never tried but it is remarkable powerful with wheat so no reason why it wouldn't do as well with rice. Be careful not to overload it and be sure it is securely attached.
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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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This is really not the issue. Very long potatoes will fit but it is very difficult to push them through unless the unit is mounted firmly and you apply brute force. I have found that by soaking the potatoes in water for 20 minutes and using a length no more than 3/4 the opening I get very desirable results without wearing myself out. The larger the cut the easier, smaller cuts will take more effort on a spud that is very long. I hope that helps. I like this unit and use it regularly.
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Yes, you can use this to rice potatoes. I ofen use it to rice my potatoes before I mash them. It makes them lump free and really smooth. I hope this helps!
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I can definitely say it's strong and sharp enough to cut through a potato. The only issue would be that you'd have to use either smaller potatoes in general, or go through the tedium of double-cutting, lining up the cutter with subsequent cuts if the potato is too large. Strength/sharpness have not been an issue at all with this fun little tool!