If you've ever had the pain of peeling a huge amount of potatoes with an uncomfortable knife, you understand the simple truth: you need a simple tool that can make your job easier. A peeler is a workhorse for the kitchen. Choose the right ergonomic shape, convenient to use, that will stay sharp for a long time and work effortlessly.
Destination
Manual peeler is an indispensable tool in the kitchen. It helps to make the process, mandatory and so unloved by many, such as cleaning, simple, quick and safe. Obviously, this kitchen device does this job more efficiently than a regular knife. The peeler removes really thin strips of peel, which leads to the most economical use of products.
The tool also fits in order to cut uniform, uniform in thickness, neat slices of vegetables. This will be needed, for example, for the preparation of potato chips and eggplant rolls.
There are two main types of manual peelers: vertical pillers and Y-shaped horizontal ones.
Convenient device
Manual peeler vertical has a rotating blade in a thin metal frame, which comes out of the handle vertically. It resembles a sword in shape. This type of product is more suitable for long vegetables, such as zucchini, cucumbers and carrots. This peeler was invented back in 1800 and over the years has gained a large number of supporters. Some peelers have a serrated blade. Small waved cloves located at the edges allow you to quickly peel delicate vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes or plums. The pulp is not affected, and only the peel is cut.
In most cases, floating blades are used in horizontal and vertical peelers. This allows you to smoothly repeat the shape in the process and thereby clean the irregularities well and cut off the thin skin carefully.
Simple and familiar
The horizontal manual peeler is really easy to use, although it may require some getting used to if you have not used it before. It has a blade located perpendicular to the handle, and in shape resembles a razor. This model is often equipped with a floating blade and an integrated tool for removing potato eyes. It is more convenient to work with it, since when it glides it repeats the shape of the product being cleaned. It is usually used to work with fruits and vegetables with a thick skin. Y-shaped peelers do not require a wrist rotation, therefore they are more convenient if you experience pain in this part of the hand.
The performance of a manual peeler with a floating blade depends on the location of the blade, on how well it rotates, on the position of both blades relative to each other. The function of the second blade is to guide the first along, not cut. High-performance peelers have a protrusion along the front of the guide blade. This means that less of the surface of the guide blade comes into contact with food, which makes it easier to slip.
Universal
Double-sided manual peeler is a kitchen appliance that allows you to do several technological processes. A curved solid handle with blades located on both edges in shape remotely resembles the letter "C". Using a notched metal plate on one side, thin long strips of vegetables or fruits can be cut. This blade is perfect, for example, for cooking carrots in Korean. The same nozzle is used for thin slicing of fruits and vegetables, which decorate dishes. The other side is equipped with a blade for peeling. The handle itself can serve as a grater, as it has specific holes with teeth. The middle part is convenient - if required - for making fruit puree or for grinding boiled vegetables.
The manual double-sided peeler has a number of undeniable advantages, among which:
- compactness - in the kitchen it will require a minimum space for storage;
- ease of use;
- combines several kitchen appliances at once;
- beautiful appearance.
What to look for when buying
It is important not only to choose the right type of peeler, but also to make sure of its quality. Here are some tips to consider when buying:
- Decide which one best suits your needs. It may happen that you need to buy several in order to successfully peel all kinds of fruits and vegetables;
- see if there is a good, reliable handle that is easy to use without straining your hands or wrists;
- the handle should be non-slip for ease of operation and safety;
- check how sharp the blades are and how long they remain so;
- look what materials are used in the manufacture and what is their quality;
- make sure you have a potato peeler attachment;
- find out if a peeler is allowed to wash in a dishwasher;
- if you are left-handed, check whether it is possible to use it for both right-handed and left-handed people (most manufacturers provide such a possibility in the design, but it is better to verify this beforehand than to regret it later.
Following these tips, you can choose a really high-quality product, which will be very useful in the kitchen.