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A potato ricer is a kitchen implement used to process potatoes (or other food) by forcing it through small holes, which are often not much wider than a grain of rice. Mashed potatoes is a food commonly made using this utensil. In technical terms, it works by a process of extrusion. A potato ricer can also be used to squeeze excess water from sliced or grated potatoes. This is useful for making crispy chips and hash browns. Potato ricers are used in the making of lefse (a Norwegian staple) and splitzle (German noodles), as well as for making homemade gnocchi (a type of Italian pasta). They may also be used to process ice cream when making spaghettieis.
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What is a good substitute for a potato ricer?
A good substitute for a potato ricer is a fine-mesh sieve or a food mill.
What exactly is a potato ricer Where can I buy one online?
A potato ricer is a tool used to process potatoes by forcing them through small holes. You can find great deals on potato ricers on Amazon and Ebay, even Craigslist.
What are some alternative tools or devices that can be used in place of a potato ricer?
Some alternative tools or devices that can be used in place of a potato ricer include a potato masher, a food mill, a fine mesh sieve, or a fork.
Is there such a thing as an electronic potato ricer?
There is such things as a potato ricer. It is a kitchen utensil used to mash potatos and follows the same principal as the garlic press. There are several different models available on the market.
What type of potato ricer should I buy?
Potato ricers are handy basic kitchen tools. A simply styled ricer, preferably in stainless steel, is a good choice. You can find them online at http://www.amazon.com.
What does a potato ricer do?
The potato ricer was in common use long before a version was patented, making it difficult to state an exact date of invention.Several types of potato ricer exist, each with it's own patent date and applications.The earliest patent for a device called a 'potato ricer' was US Patent #1,885,873, issued on November 1, 1932.This doesn't mean it was the first potato ricer, just an improvement on an earlier version.In Mrs. Norton's Rocky Mountain Cook Book Third Edition published in 1918 (first published in 1903 by Caroline Trask Norton of Denver Colorado), a potato ricer is mentioned.It's simply mentioned in passing, assuming that the home cook owned one or could easily get one, and not mentioned as anything new.It's reasonable to assume, then, that they existed and were fairly easily obtainable by home cooks prior to 1918.
Can I use a food mill in place of a potato ricer?
I see no reason why not. Granted, the question has never come up before, but it should work. It will certainly be easier on the cook to turn the handle on a food mill than it is to squeeze the handles on a potato ricer.
How can you effectively rice potatoes without using a ricer?
To effectively rice potatoes without using a ricer, you can use a fork or a potato masher to mash the boiled potatoes until they reach a desired consistency.
What potato ricer do people recommend?
The oxo goodgrips ricer is good. It is stainless steel and has rubber handles that make it really comfy to use.. just do a search. Its not the cheapest but i also had a plastic one that didnt last too long.
I am looking for a potato ricer that I can buy online that is easy to clean. Which brands are the best?
You may purchase a Bethany Heavy-Duty potato ricer at Target.Com. The listed price is $19.99 and includes free shipping with a qualifying $50 order. Some of the name brands that are also available include Michael Graves, Norpro and Zyliss.
How do potato ricers work and are they dishwasher safe?
Potato ricers mash potatoes by squeezing the potato with the ricer handle through small holes in to small rice like shapes. It's similar to a garlic press. Yes, several brand of potato ricers are dishwater safe.
What features should I look for I a potato ricer?
Potato ricers are a kitchen utensil that has pretty much fallen by the wayside. If you can find one, look for one with a removable basket. An all-stainless ricer is preferable to painted steel. Longer handles are better; you can apply more leverage to the mash. A smaller basket is preferable to a larger one; less force is required to operate it.
