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Potato Ricer ? The best gadget ever ??

(75 Posts)
1974cookie Sun 18-Nov-18 19:28:25

I have seen this gadget on some foodie programmes and it fascinated me.
Yesterday, I finally found, bought one, and used it .
Fantastic.
The BEST smooth mash ever.
I will never go back to a masher.

midgey Sun 18-Nov-18 19:37:21

But it’s not a masher is it? The potato ricer does make potatoes taste delicious!

gmelon Sun 18-Nov-18 19:46:58

I've used one for several years. Agree, best mash ever.
King Edward potatoes, always.

Greyduster Sun 18-Nov-18 20:09:17

My daughter has one and I was impressed with it. BUT - GS is adamant that his mother’s mash is not as good as grandad’s - and he uses a fork (and magic!) ?!

kittylester Sun 18-Nov-18 20:30:55

Ichave one bur think it makes Nash taste like something other than potatoes!

MissAdventure Sun 18-Nov-18 20:38:52

I don't mind the odd lump, really.
I find the texture of really smooth mash a bit offputting.

Doodle Sun 18-Nov-18 20:40:44

Have you been drinking kitty? ?

sodapop Sun 18-Nov-18 22:00:54

I really hate washing it up after use though.

MawBroon Sun 18-Nov-18 22:07:58

kittylester gringringrin

Grammaretto Sun 18-Nov-18 22:14:35

How does it work?

merlotgran Sun 18-Nov-18 22:15:48

You'll find it tastes better after the second bottle, kitty. grin

Luckygirl Sun 18-Nov-18 22:23:31

What's wrong with Tesco frozen mash? - it is delicious and n washing up! smile

showergelfresh Sun 18-Nov-18 22:46:45

I'm not keen on really smooth mash either.
I never peel potatoes so there's always skin in mine.
My fav dinner is salad with a nice pile of mash especially when the dressing seeps into it

Jalima1108 Sun 18-Nov-18 23:19:33

I've got one somewhere, I think I've used it twice in about 3 years ….. it made the mash look pretty when I made a fish pie.

Jalima1108 Sun 18-Nov-18 23:20:33

kitty cheers!!

Lynne59 Mon 19-Nov-18 09:33:22

I gave one away - my late MIL gave me hers, and it was such a faff. The thing only holds a small amount of potato, and I find it took ages to do. (no wonder she gave it to me)

eazybee Mon 19-Nov-18 09:41:36

Yes, I have used one for years, from the days when I piped mashed potato to surround cauliflower cheese.blush

Warning! Don't use it instead of a sieve to puree blackberry and apple for jam. My new white kitchen looked like a crime scene as it shot out in all directions.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 19-Nov-18 09:44:56

Have had one for 20 years or so!!! Gets used weekly, goes in dishwasher. Most regularly used gadget in my kitchen other than my thermomix.

JessK Mon 19-Nov-18 10:00:38

Couldn't do without my ricer. Makes the best mash ever!

Noname Mon 19-Nov-18 10:37:02

I used to have a potato ricer but I broke it so upgraded to this;
www.lakeland.co.uk/18908/Masha-Electric-Potato-Masher?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5J_pk6Hg3gIVybvtCh3yfQHLEAQYASABEgKlXPD_BwE&src=gfeed&s_kwcid=AL!49!3!105383408669!!!g!42886393224!&ef_id=W-KR9wAAALdpUCHh:20181119103535:s
Amazing!!

SillyNanny321 Mon 19-Nov-18 10:38:28

Bought one, tried to use it with arthritic hands & gave up as it hurt too much. Gave it to a charity shop! Wasted my money & back to Aunt Bessies!

Tudorrose Mon 19-Nov-18 10:46:13

What is a thermomix please ?

Witzend Mon 19-Nov-18 10:52:31

I had a ricer, but TBH found it too much of a faff, esp. with the amount of mash I so often make. It went to the charity shop.
My absolutely-can't-do-without gadget is my cylinder grater. Brilliant for cheese - I use a lot of grated cheese and can't use ready-grated Cheddar - it has to be extra mature. Can't bear grating cheese on those box graters that also grate your fingers if you're not careful.

mabon1 Mon 19-Nov-18 10:57:10

You dont have a dishwasher, tut, tut!!!

Urmstongran Mon 19-Nov-18 11:02:57

I believe Sainsbury’s now sell vibrators. ....