The Potato Ricer, also known as a kitchen ricer or a food ricer, is one of those kitchen gadgets that not only work, but are also a mainstay of any well equipped kitchen.

The way that the Potato Ricer works is like this:  The Potato Ricer forces the potato through small holes which are just about the size of a grain of rice.  This is where the Potato Ricer gets its name. 

Perhaps the most popular use for the Potato Ricer is in the making of mashed potatoes.  This kitchen gadget makes great mashed potatoes a breeze.  And as an added bonus the Potato Ricer will make sure that your mashed potatoes do not have any lumps.  Is this one of the greatest kitchen gadgets ever?

You can now see why some people call the Potato Ricer a food ricer.  If any food is soft enough to fit through the rice size holes then the Potato Ricer will work on them.  You can experiment with different fruits and vegetables with the food ricer.

One other very important bit of information you should know about the kitchen ricer is that it will squeeze excess water from sliced or grated potatoes.  This comes in super handy if you want to make homemade crispy chips, crisps, or hash browns with your Potato Ricer.

Two Most Popular Brands Of Potatoe Ricer

There are many different brands of Potatoe Ricer on the market. But in reality there are two brands that dominate the Potatoe Ricer market:
  1. Oxo Potatoe Ricer
  2. Cuisipro Potato Ricer
  • The Oxo Potato Ricer  works like this: You place the Oxo Potato Ricer over a bowl or pot, squeeze the kitchen gadgets handles together, and mashed potatoes, fruits, and vegetables ooze right through. The Oxo Potato Ricer has the special, “Oxo Good Grips” which helps hold it in place and along with the Oxo Soft Handles, which provide a comfortable grip. The Oxo Potato Ricer is made of Stainless Steel which makes it one of the better kitchen gadgets you can buy.
  • The Cuisipro Potato Ricer: This Potato Ricer is also known as Browne Cuisipro Stainless Steel Potato Ricer. Many professional chefs swear by the Cuisipro Potato Ricer. It is a first rate Potato Ricer that is made of durable stainless steel and is one of the better quality kitchen gadgets you can buy.

You can always mash your potatoes, but if you want a finer, fluffier consistency consider a Potato Ricer.  It is a favorite kitchen gadget in some of the best commercial kitchens everywhere.  Don’t forget that you can also use the Potato Ricer for vegetables, baby food, and applesauce too!

So next time you want mashed potatoes, mash potatoes, or even smashed potatoes..reach for the Potato Ricer.

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2 Responses to “Potato Ricer”

  1. Delaneyon 14 Dec 2008 at 12:08 am

    We used to have one many a moon ago when I was young and it was a bit of a bugger to use. These modern day ones should be easier than the old fashioned ones. We tend to just whip the potatoes with a mixer just until fluffy. Old habits are hard to break.

  2. potato loveron 24 Nov 2009 at 5:53 am

    Ive tried the Oxo good grips model and it really is my favourite. Unfortunately though I work in a kitchen and we need a commerical or heavy duty model, which I can’t seem to find in a good grips model. Does anyone have a solution for this?

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