Potato ricer

A potato ricer is a kitchen appliance made ​​of metal, which is used to process cooked potatoes by mechanical grinding to a mashed potatoes. In handling the potato press the garlic press is very similar. The potato mixture obtained can be further processed into mashed potatoes, dumplings, croquettes or spaetzle. In addition to the press may be necessary in some courts the use of a pressing bag.

Function

A potato press consists of a container in the bottom of a plate with holes or slots is used. Using a lever, the boiled potato is pushed down through the bottom plate, creating a soft potato paste. In contrast to potato masher the force during pressing is significantly lower.

Ricer for Coburg dumplings (on the left )