Anyone use a potato ricer? I am interested in learning about one?

tempus vernum · 10-17-2009, 08:08 AM

We are eating a lot of potatoes lately due to our restricted diet.

Someone suggested a potato ricer.

Tell me about them

So far I know that
*I can't buy it at target or the grocery store
*they range from super cheap to super costly - is this an item where super cheap means super junk

newday · 10-17-2009, 08:12 AM

the heavier the better, which probably means more expensive.
mine is from a specialty kitchen shop.
they should not have plastic parts.

drop soft potatoes in and squeeze.

really, it is that simple.
i think they are great!!

tempus vernum · 10-17-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newday

the heavier the better, which probably means more expensive.
mine is from a specialty kitchen shop.
they should not have plastic parts.

drop soft potatoes in and squeeze.

really, it is that simple.
i think they are great!!

Does it turn out like rice or like mashed potatoes

Lady TS · 10-17-2009, 08:29 AM

I've often wondered what the difference was between ricing potatoes and mashing them.

newday · 10-17-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SonshineMama

Does it turn out like rice or like mashed potatoes

very finely mashed potatoes, quite light and fluffy. not as creamy as mashed potatoes with milk/cream and a blender, but nary a lump to be found

Kiara.I · 10-17-2009, 10:37 AM

I used to love riced potatoes when I was a kid because they soaked up so. much. butter.

It squeezes the potato through and almost winds up like fluffy potato spaghetti noodles that break if you so much as look at them wrong.

Leen · 10-17-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by newday

very finely mashed potatoes, quite light and fluffy. not as creamy as mashed potatoes with milk/cream and a blender, but nary a lump to be found

If you over mash potatoes, they get gluey and pasty. Ricing them keeps them airy and fluffy. I use a ricer when I make gnocci (potato dumpling pasta) and it keeps the potato nice and fluffy!

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Oh, and as for mine, I think I got it at somewhere like Ross for about $15, maybe...and it is definitely metal and very heavy duty.

JessicaTX · 10-17-2009, 11:12 AM

mine came from target on clearance for like 6 bucks

newday · 10-17-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leen

If you over mash potatoes, they get gluey and pasty. Ricing them keeps them airy and fluffy. I use a ricer when I make gnocci (potato dumpling pasta) and it keeps the potato nice and fluffy!

---------- Post added at 10:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:56 AM ----------

Oh, and as for mine, I think I got it at somewhere like Ross for about $15, maybe...and it is definitely metal and very heavy duty.

the first time i made mashed potatoes i used a food processor and they turned out to be better for wallpaper paste than food

BHope · 10-17-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leen

Oh, and as for mine, I think I got it at somewhere like Ross for about $15, maybe...and it is definitely metal and very heavy duty.

I've seen them there for about that price.

---------- Post added at 03:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:00 PM ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by newday

the first time i made mashed potatoes i used a food processor and they turned out to be better for wallpaper paste than food

That's hilarious.

10-17-2009, 08:08 AM	#1
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