Vegetable chopper - recommendation?
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What kind of stuff is bothering you so much? What kind of automated chopping are you looking at, some processors etc take as long to clean as it does to just chop the veg with a knife..
I find something very satisfying/relaxing in chopping and prepping a meal,,, and this is not an unusual phenomenon...
I find something very satisfying/relaxing in chopping and prepping a meal,,, and this is not an unusual phenomenon...
OP. I know exactly the things you mean. JML this and that. My suggestion is first get a nice knife, just one 8" chefs knife, get a decent plastic chopping board and then watch youtube tutorials for cutting onions, peppers et al.
Overall a single board and knife is far quicker to use and wash than any mechanical device for small quantities.
Overall a single board and knife is far quicker to use and wash than any mechanical device for small quantities.
21TonyK said:
OP. I know exactly the things you mean. JML this and that. My suggestion is first get a nice knife, just one 8" chefs knife, get a decent plastic chopping board and then watch youtube tutorials for cutting onions, peppers et al.
Overall a single board and knife is far quicker to use and wash than any mechanical device for small quantities.
If you are inexperienced using your chopper get a wooden board. Plastic chopping boards are hateful things that allow slip to the blade ( increased chance of a cut) and when old harbour bacteria Overall a single board and knife is far quicker to use and wash than any mechanical device for small quantities.
Is this the sort of thing you're on about?
choppy thing
I had one for about a month. It regularly jammed, was a pain to wash (even in the dishwasher) and eventually broke. Plus you had to chop things up to make them fit, so why not just keep chopping with a knife?
choppy thing
I had one for about a month. It regularly jammed, was a pain to wash (even in the dishwasher) and eventually broke. Plus you had to chop things up to make them fit, so why not just keep chopping with a knife?
Apart from a decent set of knives my weapon of choice is a Mandoline. We've had ours for donkey's years and gets used regularly.
This thread has actually prompted me to search for a new one as there have been times when I've wished it would cut a bit thicker.
As others have said, food processors and dedicated electric slicers are just a waste of time, space and washing up.
This thread has actually prompted me to search for a new one as there have been times when I've wished it would cut a bit thicker.
As others have said, food processors and dedicated electric slicers are just a waste of time, space and washing up.
Sorry, just another vote for a good knife and chopping board. Those choppers are like 99% of kitchen gadgets - more trouble than they are worth.
For veg chopping you want a big knife - 8 inch blade at least - with a deep heel for good results. None of these teeny so-called vegetable knives.
Learning how to chop well with a knife is a good shout. Either off YT or do an actual course. There is more to it than meets the eye. Larn how to keep it sharp while you are at it.
Also it's a state of mind. Like kneading bread - chopping and prep generally can seem like a boring waste of time, or be rather therapeutic. Depends on how you think about it.
For veg chopping you want a big knife - 8 inch blade at least - with a deep heel for good results. None of these teeny so-called vegetable knives.
Learning how to chop well with a knife is a good shout. Either off YT or do an actual course. There is more to it than meets the eye. Larn how to keep it sharp while you are at it.
Also it's a state of mind. Like kneading bread - chopping and prep generally can seem like a boring waste of time, or be rather therapeutic. Depends on how you think about it.
And another thing..!
If you really don't like chopping onions in particular, the answer may not be a choppy thing but rather to buy bags of frozen pre-chopped onions instead. Available from all good supermarkets.
I don't use them myself cos they are more expensive obvs, and I don't mind chopping onions. Bit if I did mind that's what I would do.
If you really don't like chopping onions in particular, the answer may not be a choppy thing but rather to buy bags of frozen pre-chopped onions instead. Available from all good supermarkets.
I don't use them myself cos they are more expensive obvs, and I don't mind chopping onions. Bit if I did mind that's what I would do.
I've got one of these for when I've got a LOT of things to prep - but as said by other posters, a high quality knife, wooden board and diamond steel to keep it sharp will make quick work of most things.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-CH180-Mini-Choppe...
Quoting my old head chef "The most dangerous thing in a kitchen, is a blunt knife..."
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-CH180-Mini-Choppe...
Quoting my old head chef "The most dangerous thing in a kitchen, is a blunt knife..."
TameRacingDriver said:
thats me told. Thanks, I knew I'd get a straight answer one way or another. We already have a Santako knife (sp). Guess I better learn how to chop better!Anything from this lot should do...
https://www.nisbets.co.uk/kitchenware-and-knives/c...
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