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This article was originally written by Donna Currie, food writer, recipe developer, and all-around gadget aficionado. Donna has contributed to The Spruce and The Spruce Eats, reviewing kitchen tools since July 2016. She has a personal cooking blog, "Cookistry," and published the cookbook " Make Ahead Bread." DASH Safe Slice Mandoline: In theory, this mandoline is great—its spring-loaded handle and chute design are supposed to protect your hands from getting cut. However, that the chute is too small for certain foods, requiring you to do some pre-cutting. Another issue we found was that the juices leaked beyond the catch tray with some more watery food items. After being boiled for 15 to 20 minutes, pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork to tenderize them. It will take less time if you cut the sweet potatoes into smaller pieces. Remove the pot and allow it to drain. Boiling Sweet Potatoes: An Effective, Nutrient-preserving Cooking Method The handle isn’t uncomfortable, but it's not as comfortable as peelers with larger or soft-grip handles. While this cut well in testing, the cutting felt rough rather than smooth because of the way it’s sharpened. Although it isn’t a serrated peeler, a close inspection showed that the sharpening is slightly rough. The peeler rattled a bit during cutting, which made it seem less sturdy, but it still got the job done. Since it has two sharp cutting edges, we could cut in either direction, and it’s great for both left- and right-handed users. Wash and dry: Rinse the potato under running water and dry it with a clean towel. This will help prevent slipping during cutting.

It may surprise you to learn that sweet potatoes come in two varieties. Sweet potatoes have a golden skin, a paler flesh, and copper skin, as well as orange flesh, in contrast to sweet potatoes. The Garnet, also known as the red yam, is one of the most popular sweet potato varieties. The Garnet has a bright red skin and orange-yellow flesh, and it is known for its moist texture and succulent flavor. There are some that can grow up to a foot long. Next time you’re in the market for sweet potatoes, keep in mind that they are available in two varieties: garnet and ruby. What Is A Cuban Sweet Potato? It is critical that you have a chef’s knife on hand when cutting fruits, vegetables, and meats in the kitchen. Because of its weight and length, a chef’s knife is ideal for slicing firm vegetables like carrots, onions, and potatoes, as well as large roasts and other large cuts of meat. Even if you’re going to be foregoing the mandoline in favor of a sharp knife or a cheese planer, it’ll be nice to have cut-resistant gloves. Whenever you’re going to be thinly slicing any vegetables, it’ll be safer to use these gloves. The Nakiri knife is one of those knives that are intended for one purpose like the butter knife and fillet knife, for example. While you can use your Nakiri knife to easily slice butter or chop pork, I suggest to use it for its intended purpose, which is cutting vegetables. You will be able to get the full extent of its benefits this way. What are the basic knives I should have in my kitchen?It’s easy to always reach for the same knife in your kitchen. But not every knife is good for every job! Keep reading to find out which knife to use when.

Parboil – peel and trim off both ends of the sweet potato and place in a saucepot with water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 8 minutes. Remove from the water and allow to cool before cutting into your desired shape. Note that this will shorten the cooking time of a recipe because they are partially cooked. Whether you’re going to be using a mandoline or not, it might be wise to buy cut-resistant gloves for the kitchen. Mandolines are somewhat dangerous because you can cut your hands if you aren’t very careful while using them. Potato wedges are perfect for cooking into oven fries or roasted with rosemary (my personal fav!) Option 2: FriesSausage Stuffed Delicata Squash with Parmesan Crisps Have Some Fennel With This Gourmet F.N. Sharp Recipe: Performance and durability are not sacrificed by providing the Tuo cleaver with a good design. It has an ergonomic handle with a polished bolster design. It also gives exceptional maneuverability even with its size.

I should say that the unique design of this Dalstrong knife takes some getting used to, and that is my only beef with it. But it doesn’t have to be this way! All you need is a good, sharp knife – and maybe a little practice.Another multipurpose tool for the kitchen, the utility knife is yet another go-to knife when it comes to cutting veggies. Sweet potatoes are much denser and sometimes difficult to cut compared to their counterpart, white potatoes. This is because they have much less water than other fruits and vegetables, much like carrots or butternut squash, which may require a little more muscle to cut. The best thing about the Kitory cleaver is that it is a double bevel knife that makes it suitable for both right-handed and left-handed people. Unfortunately, I found some rough edges in the body of the knife. This, however, did not in any way affect the knife’s performance. The only problem I have with this Santoku knife is that it doesn’t come with a case or sheath for storage. Being extremely sharp-edged as it is, I don’t feel comfortable throwing it unprotected in my kitchen drawer. Sweet potatoes can be boiled to make them easier to prepare. Cooking aids in the peeling process, but it can also aid in the retention of the majority of their antioxidant power. To remove dirt or debris from the skin of sweet potatoes, it is critical to thoroughly scrub them before preparing them. It is one of the best ways to cook sweet potatoes because it keeps any essential vitamins and minerals. They can, however, be baked in their skins, which can make peeling easier. If you’re going to use sweet potatoes in soup or stews, it’s a good idea to peel them first. Cooking sweet potatoes in a pot with boiling water can help them peel more easily and retain more nutrients. Why Are My Sweet Potatoes Hard To Cut?

I like the navy Mad Shark box that the knife comes with. It is perfect for gift giving. You may have to use this in storing the knife, too, since it doesn’t come with a protective sleeve or sheath. They’re a superfood. That’s right! Sweet potatoes are a superfood. From the orange skin to the soft flesh, sweet potatoes are full of beta carotene, loaded with vitamins and minerals, with tons of fiber and antioxidants. Cons: The blades on utility knives are not as sharp as those on chef’s or paring knives, so they may take longer to make precise cuts. Which Knife is Best for Slicing and Dicing Potatoes – The Chef’s Knife, the Santoku Knife, or the Paring KnifeInstant Pot Pulled Pork with Radish Jalapeno Slaw Dice Up Some Shallots for These F.N. Sharp Recipes: Potatoes can be frozen for longer storage, but they should be blanched or fully cooked before freezing, whether they are whole peeled potatoes, chunks, wedges, or shreds. The Santoku knife is an all-purpose knife and aside from vegetables and fruits, it is the perfect tool to cut meat, fish, and cheese. The Nakiri knife, on the other hand, is designed specifically for chopping vegetables and fruits. And it does so exceptionally well. Steam – use a double boiler or steamer basket of a pot of water and place the sweet potatoes in the basket with a few holes poked in them. Steam for about 10-15 minutes. Upon trying it, though, I experienced the same high level of performance of a Santoku knife in vegetable cutting. This knife also has an ergonomically designed handle that feels comfortable in the hands.