How do you use a mandolin without cutting yourself?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fKtN9hkTMY
What mandoline do chefs use?
64 Japanese Mandoline. The no-frills Benriner stainless steel mandoline ($35), is a known chef favorite, which we were excited to put to the test. It's uncomplicated and super sharp out of the box, with a straight blade that executes perfect, even slices every time, at every width.
Which mandoline slicer is best?
Best Overall Mandoline Slicer: Swissmar Slicer Borner V-1001 V-Slicer Plus Mandoline. Best Value Mandoline Slicer: Kyocera Advanced Ceramic Adjustable Mandoline. Best Mandoline Slicer for Professionals: Benriner Japanese Mandoline. Best Stainless Steel Mandoline Slicer: Oxo Steel Chef's Mandoline Slicer 2.0.
Do chefs use mandoline slicers?
Most chefs can dazzle home cooks with their knife skills, but even they cannot perform such precision on yams and apples. Their secret, the tool that no chef would live without, is the mandoline. With this slicing tool, they can cut carrots on an angle into exactly one-sixteenth-inch slices.
Do I really need a mandoline?
You don't need a mandoline (but they're damned handy). A mandoline is part of every working chef's toolbox. If you have even modest knife skills and don't do a lot of entertaining, you can do anything and everything you ever need to do in a kitchen with just a chef's knife and paring knife.Nov 3, 2009
Is a mandolin better than a food processor?
No, a mandolin is not better than a food processor. It's just got a more specific purpose. Electric food processors are very versatile, and a standard for most kitchens. And while they can be outfitted with special blade decks for slicing, I've never seen one that can slice as thin, neat and clean as a mandoline.
What can I use instead of a mandoline slicer?
To substitute a mandoline, you can use a vegetable peeler, a cheese planer, a food processor, or a sharp knife to get the job done. While a mandoline slicer can be a very convenient tool in the kitchen, it can also be a hazardous and complicated one.Aug 5, 2021