Customer Reviews

OXO Good Grips Potato Ricer

5 star:		(84)
4 star:		(27)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

For starters, this gadget succeeds at doing the job for which it was designed better than just about any other kitchen tool I have tried except for a very sharp large kitchen knife.

And, it has all the features which have made OXO Good Grips products the best selling and best reviewed line of kitchen gear.

I held out buying one of these little darlings for a long time, as I already owned a food mill which is entirely capable of doing the same job with about the same level of success. And, this 18/10 stainless steel gem is not the cheapest gizmo in the gadget drawer.

I was swayed from this alternative by the fact that a food mill is a pain in the neck to retrieve from its high shelf, assemble, and then clean, although if I am cooking for a crowd, I may still use it, as it can do much more spud crushing in a shorter time than the Ricer.

I was also deterred by the possible lack of 'multi-tasking' ability until I saw TV chefs sqeeze water out of cooked spinach and lots of other leafy goodness.

My last basis for procastination is the fact that I thought the design with a selection of different hole plates (very much like the food mill) would be a better option to OXO's 'unibody' construction. But, I gave in here too, since I couldn't locate a good model with this feature.

Well, now I have this one and I used it and it produces truly primo mashed potatoes WITHOUT creating gummy spud paste.

If you make mashed potates more than once a month, buy this beauty!

Well, you could use a traditional masher and it would probably work just as well, take up less space, save you money, etc. But it wouldn't be this awesome!

Mashing potatoes and sweet potatoes and anything else you might care to mash is real fun with this gadget . . . it's like using one of those Play-dough sci-fi masher-crusher goo-maker things when you were a gid. Plus, it cuts down on all the time and effort a thorough mashing usually involves. Just squeeze the handle and the potato comes out completely mashed. It looks a little funny until you mix it around; but with one quick swipe of a spoon or form and you've got the world's most perfect mashed potatoes.

If you peel the potatoes first then the ricer will be a little easier to clean later . . . but I've found it's easiest to NOT peel the potato, because the ricer will leave most of the peel behind for you -- saving you all the peeling time. And if you want to through the peel back in, then that works great too.

This thing is not a necessary item for the kitchen, by any means, but it's one of my favorite kitchen items none the less. I don't have (or need) a baby, but I'd agree with the other reviews here that it'd make for a great baby-food maker. But more importantly, I love mashed potatoes, and this thing can knock out SUPERB stuff with a 10th the effort that quality mashed 'tates usually take.

NOTE: If you like chunky homestyle mashed potatoes, this machine will scare you senseless: no lumps remain, ever. Incredible! Still, for "homestyle," I find the ricer is still the best device . . . use it to mash the bulk of the potatoes, and then ad in some "lumps" or potatoe chunks at the end. Saves so much time! So awesome!

Mashed potatoes are so smooth that you might not even have to add as much cream and butter as you usually do, making these potatoes even healthier than usual!

I could go on forever!

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Very well made and attractive. It functions without a problem and offers great ergonomics. The consistency of the riced potato is smooth. Easy on the hands and cleans up quickly and thoroughly.

this isn't the ricer to buy. No multiple disks for versatility. Only 11 inchs long and a small basket. Its well made, mostly stainless, but the choice is clear...cuisipro. (worth the extra 3 bucks...)

I've been wanting a potato ricer for quite a while, and I'm very happy with my choice. This untensil is very easy to use and clean. I just put my milk and butter in a bowl, and then rice the potatos on top of it. All I have to do is stir gently, and I have the best mashed potatos ever. I have several Oxo items, they are all great.

I received this as a Christmas present from my husband (thanks dear)and I used it for our mashed potatoes that evening. All I can say is love love love it! I have carpal tunnel sydrome and sometimes have trouble gripping things but this wasn't too hard at all. And the other reviewers are right. The potatoes are smooth and creamy and not a lump in sight! Works better on potatoes than my kitchenaid stand mixer.

If you do not like gummy mashed potatoes where you need to do a javolin throw to get them off of the serving spoon, then get one of these. Mashed potatoes are smooth and soft, and only takes 2 minutes to make, as opposed to several minutes of beating with an electric hand mixer.

I have also used this to squeeze water out of frozen spinach, and pureeing fruit.

It is also easy to clean, and easy to store.

Call me Martha, but I NEED bumpless mashed potatoes. My mother, who just turned 90 and lives with us, needs them more than I. So for a gag gift, I gave her this for her birthday to replace the one she lost 40 years ago (she still grieves its loss). This ricer is comfortable to hold, requires little pressure, cleans up readily,and is as good as the other items in this line.

I just bought this on a whim I could get other things with free shipping. This funky doohickey has got to be one of the most innovative items i've ever used. If you love mashed potatoes, this is a must have! No more dried potato flakes as making mashed potatoes is very very very easy! Just boil 3-4 potatoes, add 1/2 cup milk and 4 tbsp of butter, and you have amazing mashed potatoes. I also used this to make guacamole too!

Saw one of these on "Nigella Bites" - was intrigued and bought one. Makes the smoothest creamiest mashed potatoes with an absolute minimum of effort. Don't know how product could be better so 5 stars.