Manual slicing apparatus for roots conversion

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(I'm actually referring to making crisps from certain vegetables rather than a supercharger installation enquiry)

I've recently taken a fancy to sweet potato, from plain ol' microwaving, grilling large slices of, making chips from etc, but rather than thin slicing with a knife, I'd like a manual device which can make quicker work of creating crisps for frying.

Does anyone have a device which is dependable and works? The brief is:

- able to dismiss tough root vegetables as a mere triviality
- manual
- non-flimsy
- efficient

Any recommendations, please?

[anonymous-user]

Mandoline

[Pothole]

Not cheap, but worth it in the long run.

https://www.nisbets.co.uk/bron-mandoline-set/s290?...

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Push it through the strings? Aren't they a little difficult to get hold of?

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Roman Rhodes said:

Mandoline

I see RR, thank you

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Pothole said:

Not cheap, but worth it in the long run.

I think I might look for a lower cost alternative until the addiction is firmly entrenched - suggestion appreciated nevertheless.

[McVities]

Just use a robust potato peeler - once the peel has gone, keep going for thin slices.

[ReverendCounter]

Thanks McVities but I find that the size of sweet potato means they have to be cut down into something the peeler can handle, then once fried the resulting chips are very small and easily burnt (I tend to buy large S/P's to give different options like the grilled slices and thick chips).

[McVities]

One of those box shaped cheese graters with the slicer on one side??

[dontlookdown]

You want a decent mandolin ideally with a ceramic blade. They don't rust and there is nothing sharper.

Technique takes a little mastering - quick confident action is the key. Just mind your fingertips!

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McVities said:

One of those box shaped cheese graters with the slicer on one side??

Don't want to sound dismissive, but I've got a couple and the common issue is, there isn't enough room for a decent 'run up' - I can't introduce the vegetable to the blade at the optimum velocity to cut efficiently and the width isn't really up to it.

I think that something more 'slicey' needs to be sourced.

[ReverendCounter]

Thanks for the suggestions, a mandolin is definitely what I'm looking for.

[21TonyK]

A mandolin is the answer. But... please, please, please get one with a guard. I have posted this before. Reason being I (10+ years on) still have no feeling in three finger tips on might right hand.

Mandolins and wine do not mix!

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21TonyK said:

A mandolin is the answer. But... please, please, please get one with a guard. I have posted this before. Reason being I (10+ years on) still have no feeling in three finger tips on might right hand.

Mandolins and wine do not mix!

OK, when slicing wine with a mandolin always use the guard - got it - thanks!

(I do appreciate the warning : ( )

[dickymint]

I'm still looking for one myself - saw one the other day that also cuts "lattice slices" which would make lovely crisps. I'll find a link................

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4-Qy9ipAIs

Edited by dickymint on Sunday 1st April 10:27

[dickymint]

The Bron linked to above and probably the best of them quality wise also does "waffle" slices and a fair bit cheaper here........

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bron-Coucke-20638CHB-Prof...

[evoivboy]

https://www.nisbets.co.uk/vogue-mandoline/y836

[cbmotorsport]

evoivboy said:

https://www.nisbets.co.uk/vogue-mandoline/y836

I have this one, and have used much more expensive ones, but this does a good job.

Also +1 for being careful, I re-profiled a finger making game chips a few weeks ago, and I should know better.

[cbmotorsport]

anonymous said:

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The black thingy isn't fixed to the metal mandoline, it's also hollow with a spring loaded centre that has spikes on it. You stick your potato with it, and use it to hold the vegetable while you slice. similar (but not quite as good) to this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnremTQSrG0

[anonymous-user]

21TonyK said:

A mandolin is the answer. But... please, please, please get one with a guard. I have posted this before. Reason being I (10+ years on) still have no feeling in three finger tips on might right hand.

Mandolins and wine do not mix!

This, treat a mandolin with the same level of respect you would a chainsaw.