On Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:16:38 -1000, dsi1
wrote:
You don't need a huge ricer like that for home use. I have one and
it's impossible to use. It's a two handed operation that takes a lot
of effort and I still can't get all the potato out of it. I guess if
you're a guy with big hands who wants to impress people with your
strength, it might work for you - but it doesn't for me. If you
really *want* some kind of a ricer, you can get it in a masher size.
http://oi56.tinypic.com/11jw6pu.jpg I have a similar one that I've
used in the past, but I've found that it's not necessary if you cook
the potato correctly. Those people who "like" lumpy mashed potatoes
were brought up on undercooked potatoes that were mashed. Horrible
stuff. I *hate* it.
I like and prefer using an old fashioned zig zag masher.
http://oi54.tinypic.com/2hx6kn8.jpg I mash the potatoes with it and
then whip them with it to get them light & fluffy. The learning
curve, for me, was how much liquid to add - but I have it right now.
--
Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
wrote:
You don't need a huge ricer like that for home use. I have one and
it's impossible to use. It's a two handed operation that takes a lot
of effort and I still can't get all the potato out of it. I guess if
you're a guy with big hands who wants to impress people with your
strength, it might work for you - but it doesn't for me. If you
really *want* some kind of a ricer, you can get it in a masher size.
http://oi56.tinypic.com/11jw6pu.jpg I have a similar one that I've
used in the past, but I've found that it's not necessary if you cook
the potato correctly. Those people who "like" lumpy mashed potatoes
were brought up on undercooked potatoes that were mashed. Horrible
stuff. I *hate* it.
I like and prefer using an old fashioned zig zag masher.
http://oi54.tinypic.com/2hx6kn8.jpg I mash the potatoes with it and
then whip them with it to get them light & fluffy. The learning
curve, for me, was how much liquid to add - but I have it right now.
--
Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.