topic Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes in Kitchen

Looking for device that will shred potatoes

bonnielu — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:09:32 GMT

Not sure of the correct term but the blender pulverizes them and I would like to have texture when I make "potato pancakes-latkas" I have some old metal hand devices but they are not sharp enough and they do not do the job.

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:27:09 GMT

There are potaoes in the refrigerated case of the super market -Simply Potatoes-shredded. Wring the water out as you would w/ones you shred yourself and use these.

I adore potato latkes!

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

software — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:33:31 GMT

You need a new box grater or use a food processor.

Once your box grater is dull, it's time for a new one.

@bonnielu

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

faeriemoon — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:40:03 GMT

Most food processors have an accessory blade for this. Gets the job done lickety split.

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

Carmie — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 20:02:13 GMT

@bonnielu They sound delicious. Yummm.

My food processor shreds potatoes, I’ll bring it right over. I have homemade applesauce to go with them.

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

jaxs mom — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 20:42:36 GMT

You can make potatoes for latkes different ways. I personally prefer grated. I just use a box grater.

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

summerwind — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 20:49:39 GMT

I use the grater attachment for my Kitchenaid stand mixer, since 1985. For tiny jobs, I have an old metal grater that still works. Pre-1980. They don't make 'em like they used to.

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

Glittergal — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 23:47:06 GMT

My Kitchen Aid food processor has a shredding disc and a julienne disc attachment. I love that thing. Best money I ever spent.

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

Nataliesgramma — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 10:41:34 GMT

If you have a Kitchenaid food processor there is a shredding disc that does bith a fine shred and regular shred...

I use it to make German style Potato pancakes for the hubby...

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

Zhills — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:03:27 GMT

My Ninja Pulse shreds and slices.

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

jackthebear — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:06:16 GMT

@bonnielu wrote:
Not sure of the correct term but the blender pulverizes them and I would like to have texture when I make "potato pancakes-latkas" I have some old metal hand devices but they are not sharp enough and they do not do the job.

I buy my latkes pre made

I made them from scratch once, and the house smelled for a week

I give you credit for doing it.

looked for frozen shredded potatoes ?

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

Mothertrucker — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:16:44 GMT

I find the refrigerated and frozen shredded potatoes,while convenient, do not contain enough natural starch to make proper latkes..They must treat them somehow....

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

Fressa — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:33:53 GMT

I think you might be referring to a "ricer" but you should consider a food processor, or a mandolin. I would take in to consideration the number of potatoes that you are going to shred. That can be a real "task" for some of the options out in the market place.

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

bonnielu — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:44:40 GMT

@Carmie Come right on over. Love to have the company. My Vitamix pulverizes everything. I want to shred. I just went to Amazon and bought a new box shredder. Harder work, longer prepare times but I want SHRED.

I live in Western Md... set your GPS

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

bonnielu — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:48:08 GMT

@Fressa

Got to find a Mandolin. Might have one stored away... thanks.

I hate the hand shredders. I am my own worst enemy in the kitchen. I cut myself on kitchen knives and burn myself on hot oven stuff. Not political.... but there is no way I would ever buy a weapon. I would not last taking it out of the box. LOL

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

Carmie — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 18:12:32 GMT

@bonnielu wrote:
@Carmie Come right on over. Love to have the company. My Vitamix pulverizes everything. I want to shred. I just went to Amazon and bought a new box shredder. Harder work, longer prepare times but I want SHRED.

I live in Western Md... set your GPS

I have a Vitamix too. It liquifies everything. I don’t use it too often. I want to chew my food and I wish I wouldn’t have purchased it.

The KA food processor shreds and slices. i use it almost everyday.

I have a box shredder too. I use it for small amounts and especially for hard cheese and cabbage.

I am sure your potatoes will shed nicely on that box cutter. Watch your knuckles.

We don’t really live that far apart, I am in PA...

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

mima — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:31:20 GMT

You might check out a Salad Shooter.

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

CLEM — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:42:25 GMT

@mima I just saw your post recommending a salad shooter. I have never heard of this gadget so I checked it out. Wow, I have to have one of these.

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

mima — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:46:35 GMT

Yes, they are nice. I had one for years and it finally broke. I got another one for my BD last year.Hope you love it!

Re: Looking for device that will shred potatoes

chickenbutt — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 22:12:41 GMT

software wrote:
You need a new box grater or use a food processor.

Once your box grater is dull, it's time for a new one.

@bonnielu

ITA with all of this.

I have stainless steel box graters from OXO and Microplane - both great companies for kitchen gadgets.

My Cuisinart food processsor came with a few blades, one of which is for shredding. Pretty standard.

Either of these choices are excellent.