Potato press

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A potato press is a metal kitchen appliance that is used to mechanically crush cooked potatoes into a mashed potato. In terms of handling, the potato press is very similar to the garlic press. The potato mass obtained can be processed into mashed potatoes , dumplings , croquettes or spaetzle . In addition to the press, it may be necessary to use a press bag for some dishes .

function

A potato press consists of a container in the bottom of which a plate with holes or slots is inserted. With the help of a lever, the boiled potato is pushed down through the base plate, creating a soft potato mixture. In contrast to the potato masher , the effort required for pressing is significantly lower.

A special case of the potato press is the potato cradle (or weighing press), in which the cooked potatoes (on a hard surface) are pressed through the holes in the cradle by two-handed rocking movements and pressing. When the upper part of the cradle fills, the shredded material is removed or shaken off. The potato cradle has the advantage that it does not have to be taken apart for cleaning; simply washing off is sufficient.

  • Classic press made of two handle parts and a press sieve

  • Potato press for Coburg dumplings
    (left in the picture)

  • Potato cradle / weighing press

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Gabriel Christoph Benjamin Busch : Handbook of the inventions of Gabr. Christian. Benj. Bush . JGF Wittekindt, 1814, p. 261.

Web links

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