Chef'n FreshForce Potato Ricer Stainless Steel, for Smooth Mashed Potatoes, 32 x 9 x 12 cm

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The first question we sought out to answer when finding the best potato ricer was actually, do you need a potato ricer at all? I know, it’s not a typical or very interesting choice, but I will never, ever get tired of them — not even if I ate them every day of the week (which I haven’t done yet, but I know I could). Even as a ricing novice, I don’t think I’ll ever need to upgrade from this durable device — the removable cup is even made of stainless steel, so I’m confident it’ll last, especially if I hand wash everything. The Fresh Force is slightly heavier than the other ricers, but it's easy to use and makes excellent purées.

The real benefit of this product is the soft silicone on the handle, which allows a really good grip for ease of use.The notch at the end made it possible to anchor the ricer against the mixing bowl, and the stainless steel body was heavy duty enough to crush its contents even when overfilled. I made my first ever batch of potato-ricer-mash, and it was a revelation (if a kitchen gadget can be revelation? Unique among ricers, the Joseph Joseph uses a clever twisting design, which engages your arms more than your hands for crushing potatoes.

A potato ricer may not be an essential piece of cookware for most people, but there’s no denying that it guarantees perfectly smooth mashed potatoes. On the opposite side of the handle is a sizeable, silicone non-slip hook, which sits extremely well on the side of the bowl. Size matters if you have lots of people to feed as you will only be able to put a few vegetables through at a time.

For people who have grip issues, this might be a preferable choice, but overall, the mechanism was far less efficient than the conventional design.

If you are concerned about the gears having moving parts that will eventually wear out then don't worry. All you have to do is rotate the bottom disk, and two square grids shift between large, medium, and small holes. Our only consideration was that there are crevices in the plunger and around the barrel where food can hide, so thorough cleaning is needed, but it is dishwasher proof, so that helped. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Or as an oversize garlic press to crush several cloves all at once, or to process steamed veggies for homemade baby food.FreshForce is made of durable plastic and high-quality stainless steel, with a dual gear mechanism for powerful results with minimum effort.

We especially like the hook, which helps to rest the ricer on the edge of a bowl or pan, adding to the ease of use.Purée into a pot and heat over dry heat for a few minutes to get last moisture out (very little if you steam vs boil) and then whisk in your milk mix- season and add various goodies like truffle oil or finely sliced basil.