What is the spiky side of a grater for?
The spikes look like they are Medieval. I’m used to using a rasp-style grater to shave off the fruit’s rind, but this side of the box grater is supposed to be used for something else. The side can be used to grate spices into pebbles.
Do you peel potatoes towards or away from you?
If you want the peeler to move away from you, place the blade at the bottom of the spud. If you can do this in one motion, you will be able to create a smooth edge instead of a jagged cut.
How do you cut onions in a vegetable peeler?
If you want to cut the onion into quarters, you’ll need a chef knife or santoku knife. Once the onion is in quarters, it’s time to peel off the thin slices. The onion slices are uniformly thin and that’s what I like about it.
What is the difference between a vegetable peeler and a potato peeler?
A vegetable peeler is very similar to a potato peeler, but can vary in size and blade style to make it more suited to certain foods. Tomatoes with their thin skin and tender flesh are more difficult to peel with a knife.
What tool do you use to slice vegetables?
A mandoline is a tool that can give you very thin slices of food. It has a blade that is attached to a platform or other framework that allows you to move produce over it.
What’s the difference between shredding and grating?
This is the first thing. A shredded item is shredded to the point that it is powdery in nature. There are two things. Smooth shreds are created by shredding as opposed to grating which creates rough products.
How do you use a grater without cutting yourself?
If you don’t want to waste the food, you can use the palm of your hands to grate it, instead of your fingers. It will stop the finger from getting injured.